This recipe for Almond Orange Wafers turns out a light and flavorful cookie that has become a family favorite.
To enjoy these cookies, I think you need to be an almond lover who enjoys orange-flavored things too. They’re not your typical cookie. And that’s actually what I love about them. That being said, they’re a delicious sweet treat!
🛒 Ingredients Needed:
- butter
- granulated white sugar
- egg
- almond extract
- grated orange zest
- all purpose flour
- sliced almonds
✏️ How to make Almond Orange Wafers:
*The complete, printable recipe is in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Use and electric hand mixer to combine the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the egg, extract and orange zest and beat until combined. Stir in the flour and almonds.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls 3 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet. You can sprinkle a bit more orange zest on top, if you’d like.
Bake for 7 to 9 minutes. Cool on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
➡️ Recipe Tips and Substitutions:
- Change these up completely and use lemon zest in place of the orange to create almond lemon wafers!
- Use pecans in place of almonds, if you’d like. If you do so, use vanilla extract in place of almond.
✔️ How to Store:
Store almond orange wafers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Store in the freezer in a well-sealed container for up to 3 months.
❤️ What I Love About This Recipe:
- They’re a uniquely flavored cookie!
- These are a nice cookie to display for dessert. People appreciate something a little different.
- Almonds and orange are a good flavor match!
Almond Orange Wafers
This recipe turns out a light and flavorful cookie that has become a household favorite.
Recipe Details
Servings: 24 cookies (2 per serving)
Calories: 97kcal
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Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon grated orange zest
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup sliced almonds
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Use and electric hand mixer to combine the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the egg, extract and orange zest and beat until combined. Stir in the flour and almonds.
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Drop by teaspoonfuls 3 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes. Cool on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 97kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 18mg, Sodium: 35mg, Potassium: 45mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 135IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 16mg, Iron: 1mg