Ginger Cinnamon Almond Cookies - recipe with photo

Ginger Cinnamon Almond Cookies

An aromatic, crispy and tender treat. Walnuts or hazelnuts can be used as an alternative to almonds. This amount of ingredients makes approximately 45 pieces.

Total cooking time
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Number of servings
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Recipe difficulty
3 / 5

Ingredients

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  • butter 150 g
  • sugar 150 g
  • vanilla sugar 2 tsp
  • eggs 3
  • almonds 100 g
  • ground ginger 1 tsp
  • cinnamon 1 tsp
  • baking powder 2 tsp
  • flour 350-400 g

Instructions

Step 1 of 10

Pour boiling water over about 45 nuts. Let them sit for 10 minutes (this will make it easier to remove the skin; these nuts will be used for decoration).

Step 2 of 10

Peel the almonds.

Step 3 of 10

Chop the remaining almonds.

Step 4 of 10

Cream the butter with vanilla sugar and sugar.

Step 5 of 10

Add the eggs. Mix.

Step 6 of 10

Add ginger and cinnamon.

Step 7 of 10

Add the chopped nuts. Mix.

Step 8 of 10

Stir in the flour and baking powder. Knead a dough that is not too stiff.

Step 9 of 10

Line a baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil. Form small patties from the dough and place them on the baking pan.

Step 10 of 10

Press one nut into each piece. Place in an oven preheated to 180 degrees. Bake for 20–25 minutes.