Almond Birds Nest Cookies
These gluten & dairy free cookies are as cute as they are delicious! They do double duty as an adorable, edible center piece!
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ tsp almond extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups almond flour packed
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 package chocolate egg candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a spill mat or parchment paper, set side.
- In a large bowl cream together butter and sugar.
- Add in eggs and extracts, mixing well.
- Next, add almond flour and baking soda to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, place ball of dough onto cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Remove cookies from oven and immediately press 3 chocolate egg candies into the center of each cookie.
- Allow to cool
Notes
Swap out any candy you like to make these a year-round favorite!
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Almond Birds Nest Cookies
Serving Size
1 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
33
mg
11
%
Sodium
92
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
7
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.