Almond Lovers Chocolate Chip Cookies

How to make Almond Lovers Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe - It’s no secret on Picky Palate that I love creating cookies. I remember browsing through the baking aisle at the grocery store when I picked up a box of almond paste, wondering what I could do with it. I had never used it in a recipe before, but immediately thought it would be perfect to add in chocolate chip cookies. Sure enough, it was. Have the kids sit at the counter and help add the ingredients to the mixer. The almond paste gives a nice chewy texture with a perfect hint of almond.

Ingredients:
8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
3⁄4 cup packed light brown sugar
3 ounces pure almond paste
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 12-ounce bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
3⁄4 cup chopped almonds

Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner.

2. Add the butter and sugars to the bowl of a stand mixer, beating until light and fluffy. Add the almond paste in pieces, beating until well combined. Add the eggs and vanilla, beating until well combined.

3. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to a large bowl and stir to combine. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, then the chocolate chips and almonds, beating until just combined.

4. With a medium cookie scoop, place the dough onto the prepared baking sheet 1 inch apart and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges just start to turn golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.