How should these almond flour blossom cookies be stored and can you freeze them?

These cookies maintain the best texture if stored in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for 3-4 days. To freeze, wait for the cookies to completely cool, then place them in a freezer safe container. They'll keep for up to a month in the freezer.

Can the cookie dough be made in advance and refrigerated?

Yes! While this cookie dough doesn't require chilling, you can store it in the fridge for up to 2 days. I recommend using a cookie scoop to portion out the dough onto a plate or tray and store covered in the fridge. When you're ready to bake, just roll into balls and then in the sugar and bake. You may need to add another 1-2 minutes to the bake time.

Do you need to roll the cookies in sugar? Can I roll them in sprinkles instead?

Rolling the cookies in sugar isn't essential, but I like the crispy coating it adds. I tested this recipe with sprinkles, and both nonpareils and jimmies worked. Just note that the cookies spread a bit more and stick a little to the parchment paper. Also, the type of sprinkles you use matters. I did a test with some shimmery nonpareils I had in the pantry and they just melted all over the cookies.

How do you stop the chocolate kisses from melting on top of the cookies?

Let the cookies rest for a minute or two after they come out of the oven before pressing the chocolate kisses into them. Don't wait too long as the chocolates stick best onto a warm cookie. Once the chocolates are in place, you can also transfer the cookies to a plate or tray and place them in the freezer for a few minutes.

Almond Flour Chocolate Blossom Cookies (No Chill!)

Description

Almond Flour Chocolate Blossom Cookies are gluten-free and no chill with a crisp sugar coating, soft and chewy center and a milk chocolate kiss on top.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups (182g) fine blanched almond flour
1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons (42g) Dutch-processed cocoa
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup (115g) packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup (55g) granulated sugar, plus 3 tablespoons for rolling
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
18 milk chocolate kisses, unwrapped

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cocoa, cornstarch, espresso powder, baking soda and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This will take about 3-5 minutes. Stop to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
Add the egg and vanilla and beat until well combined.
On low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
Place the remaining 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar in a small bowl. Use a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop to portion out the cookie dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in the granulated sugar.
Arrange the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. (I usually bake 9 per pan).
Bake 9-11 minutes, or until the cookies are puffed up and set around the edges. (If you let them spread too much, they will be overbaked).
Press a chocolate kiss into the top of each cookie. Let rest on the pan for 10 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
This is optional, but to stop the chocolates from melting on top of the cookies, instead of resting them on the pan, I transfer the cookies to a plate and place them in the freezer for a few minutes.

Notes

Make sure you cream the butter and sugars together for a good 3-5 minutes so the mixture is light and fluffy. This adds air to the batter and helps keep the cookies thick and puffy.
It’s better to underbake these cookies so the centers stay soft and chewy. If you overbake them, they will end up dry and extra chewy.
I always use light colored pans to bake cookies as darker pans will brown the bottoms of the cookies quicker and they could end up burning.
Before you get started, unwrap the kisses so they’re good to go when the cookies come out of the oven. If you wait too long to press them in, the cookies will firm up and the chocolates won’t stick.