Step 1

Preheat oven to 350ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes) with a hand mixer or standing mixer. Add egg and almond extract and whisk again until combined.

Step 3

Add almond flour, baking powder and salt to wet ingredients and stir using a spoon until just combined.

Step 4

Scoop the dough into 12 even balls using a cookie scoop or Tablespoon. Top with almonds and press down slightly.

Step 5

Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are slightly browned.

Step 6

Let cookies cool for about 5 minutes on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.