The Best Ever Badam Cookies Recipe (Ready in 20 Minutes!)

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Bethany Delish, 📅 June 26, 2025

Chewy badam cookies stacked and dusted with powdered sugar

Cozy Mornings & Chewy Almond Dreams

Every chilly morning in Santa Rosa deserves something sweet—and warm. For me, that’s always meant reaching into the cookie tin for a chewy almond treat. This badam cookies recipe came straight from my Aunt Marie’s heart and landed in mine after one magical bite during a rainy morning years ago. Now, it’s a family favorite passed around during holidays, rainy days, or anytime someone says, “I need something cozy.”

What I love most? This recipe doesn’t demand hours.In just 20 minutes, you have tender, golden cookies that just melt. No butter, no gluten, no hassle. If you’re a novice baker or a pro such as myself, this badam cookies recipe penning homemade heaven with every bite.
Why is this best badam cookies recipe so great? Let’s begin with the fundamentals. It’s a one-bowl affair, mixer-free. Whip the dough in a flat five minutes, and the next fifteen minutes can be spent indulging in almond-sweet aroma wafting through your kitchen.

Why This Badam Cookies Recipe Works Every Time

What makes this the best badam cookies recipe? Let’s start with the basics. It’s made in one bowl, no mixer needed. You can whip up the dough in five minutes flat, then spend the next fifteen enjoying the almond-sweet scent wafting through your kitchen.

The texture? Crunchy outside and chewy soft inside. The magic is in the almond flour, finely milled, unbleached, and nutty to the extreme. Blended with cane sugar, room temperature eggs, and lots of almond extract, the taste is reminiscent of marzipan and a sugar cookie’s most scrumptious baby.

Plate of badam cookies recipe served with chai on a wooden table

Unlike more complicated cookie recipes, this one is beginner-friendly, kid-approved, and impossible to mess up. And if you love pairing cookies, serve these alongside eggless chocolate chip cookies or lemon lavender cookies for a colorful cookie platter.

Simple, fast, and flavorful. This badam cookies recipe is all about getting maximum joy with minimal ingredients.

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Chewy badam cookies stacked and dusted with powdered sugar

The Best Ever Badam Cookies Recipe (Ready in 20 Minutes!)


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  • Author: Bethany Delish
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 30 Cookies 1x

Description

Simple. Delicate. Stress-free. These Chewy Almond Cookies are so good they are passed down for generations and leave everyone who tries them craving more! You will be amazed at how delicious this 4 ingredient, oil-free, and naturally gluten-free, almond cookie recipe is!


Ingredients

Scale

325 grams (~3 1/4 cups) Almond Flour unbleached, fine ground

1 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar unrefined, cane sugar

2 Eggs large, room temperature

3 tsp Natural Almond Extract

a pinch of salt


Instructions

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Cookie
  • Calories: 100 kcal
  • Sugar: 8.8 g
  • Sodium: 4.9 mg
  • Fat: 5.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10.7 g
  • Fiber: 1.2 g
  • Protein: 2.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 12.4 mg

The Step-by-Step Badam Cookies Recipe

Let’s dive into the details of this beloved badam cookies recipe. It’s as straightforward as they come, and you likely have most of the ingredients on hand.

🍪 Ingredients:

  • 3325g (about 3 ¼ cups) of finely milled, blanched almond flour
  • 1 ¼ cup unrefined cane sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 3 tsp natural almond extract
  • A pinch of salt
  • Optional: sliced almonds for garnish
  • Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

🧁 Equipment:

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Baking tray
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Parchment paper

🔥 Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (325°F for convection). Line trays with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cane sugar, and almond extract until smooth.
  3. Add almond flour and salt, then stir until a soft dough forms.
  4. Roll 1 tbsp scoops into balls and place them 1–2 inches apart on the tray.
  5. Gently press sliced almonds into the tops of each cookie.
  6. Bake for 15–17 minutes, until tops are set and edges are golden.
  7. Let cool on the tray before transferring.
  8. Dust with powdered sugar for a beautiful finish.

Whether you’re baking for guests or just for your family, this badam cookies recipe is a guaranteed hit. Want a fun mix? Add brookie cookies to the tray for a brownie-meets-cookie twist.

Storing, Serving & Pairing Ideas for Badam Cookies

Badam cookies recipe with golden edges cooling on parchment paper

Once baked, your badam cookies or Almond cookies deserve the spotlight. Let’s talk about how to store and serve them so they always taste bakery-fresh.

Storage Tips:

  • Room Temperature: Airtight tin or jar. Good for 3–5 days.
  • Freezer: Freeze between parchment sheets in a container. Thaw for 30–60 minutes at room temp.

These cookies pair beautifully with spiced teas, milk, or espresso. I also love plating them with slices of sweet potato bread for a rustic afternoon spread.

Serving Ideas:

  • Sandwich two cookies with a thin layer of dark chocolate ganache.
  • Break them into small pieces and sprinkle over ice cream.
  • Stack them in clear cellophane for edible holiday gifts.

If you’re prepping a dessert board, include a few peanut butter oatmeal balls for contrast and texture.

And if you’re ever short on ingredients or time, rice krispie treats with marshmallow fluff are another no-fail, quick dessert.

Pro Tip: Want another nutty classic? These carrot cake cookies are rich with spice and perfect for fall cookie swaps.

Don’t forget to let the cookies cool fully before transferring, they’re delicate when warm and firm up as they rest.

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Badam Cookies Recipe FAQ

Troubleshooting & Pro Tips

Every great badam cookies recipe benefits from a few tried-and-true baking tips. Let’s walk through a few must-know tips to help your almond cookies turn out perfectly every time.

What temperature do you cook almond cookies at?

Bake these cookies at 350°F (325°F for convection) for the ideal chewy middle and crisp edge.

Is almond flour good in cookies?

It’s fantastic. Almond flour is naturally sweet, rich, and high in protein, giving these cookies a chewy structure. It’s essential to use finely ground almond flour for this badam cookies recipe, not almond meal.

How long do marzipan cookies last?

The almond extract gives this recipe that nostalgic marzipan-like flavor we all love. Keep your cookies fresh in a sealed container for up to 5 days, or stash them in the freezer for a treat anytime over the next 6 months.

How long do marzipan cookies last?

The almond extract gives this recipe that nostalgic marzipan-like flavor we all love. Keep your cookies fresh in a sealed container for up to 5 days, or stash them in the freezer for a treat anytime over the next 6 months.

Why are my almond cookies flat?

If your cookies are spreading too much, the dough might be too warm or the almond flour too gritty.

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