Almond flour cookies with filling in the center
12 servings
110 minutes
Almond flour cookies with filling are an exquisite dessert from European culinary traditions. Their delicate, crumbly texture, thanks to the combination of almond, rice, and coconut flours, offers lightness and sophistication of flavor. Cream cheese adds softness to the dough while vanilla enhances its aroma. The central indentation filled with vibrant jam creates a perfect balance of sweetness and freshness, making each cookie a true gastronomic delight. These cookies are baked to a golden crust and then cooled to achieve their final texture. They pair well with morning tea or evening coffee, complementing moments of coziness and enjoyment. These little sweet masterpieces are an excellent choice for gifts or cozy home gatherings.
1
Beat the butter, cheese, and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla. Mix well. Add the gum, both types of flour, and starch, and mix thoroughly. If you plan to color the dough, now is the time.
- Butter: 240 g
- Cream cheese: 120 g
- Sugar: 1 glass
- Egg yolk: 1 piece
- Vanilla extract: 1 tablespoon
- Almond flour: 1 glass
- Rice flour: 0.5 glass
- Potato starch: 0.8 glass
- Coconut flour: 0.3 glass
- Xanthan gum: 0.5 tablespoon
2
Place your mixture in the refrigerator for about an hour. BUT DO NOT FREEZE! Otherwise, it will affect the shape of the cookies.
3
Roll balls from the dough, 2.5 cm in diameter. Shape them into meatballs and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.
4
Make an indentation in the center of each cookie using your fingers or a kitchen tool like a spoon. I use my fingers, they're easier to wash.
5
Fill the mentioned indentations with jelly or jam. Don't put too much filling, as this cookie won't rise and may spread. So try to keep the jam within the indentation.
- Jam: to taste
6
Place the filled cookies in a preheated oven at 175°C and bake for 18-20 minutes or until they are golden brown on the bottom. Let them rest on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes or until they settle. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
