Almond Cookies with Coffee Caramel Dipping Sauce
Crisp almond cookies meet a luscious coffee caramel dipping sauce for the ultimate treat. Sweet, nutty, and just the right amount of extra.
Ingredients
- For the Almond Cookies:
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped almonds
- For the Coffee Caramel Dipping Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp strong brewed coffee
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy and smooth.
- Mix in egg and vanilla until fully combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
- Fold in chopped almonds for extra crunch.
- Scoop dough onto a baking sheet, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- While cookies bake, heat sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook without stirring until it turns a deep amber color.
- Carefully whisk in heavy cream—it will bubble aggressively, don’t panic.
- Stir in coffee, vanilla, and salt, mixing until smooth.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Serve cookies warm with the coffee caramel sauce for dipping.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 280Total Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
Vitamin E: 10%Calcium: 6%
Iron: 8%
Magnesium: 7%
Potassium: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- Toast almonds before adding them for extra depth.
- Use dark roast coffee for a bold caramel sauce.
- Let the caramel cool longer if you want a thicker dip.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the cookies for contrast.