Holiday Glow Toasted Almond (Print Version)

Festive baked delight featuring toasted almonds, chocolate chips, and a hint of warm holiday spices.

# List of Ingredients:

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour

02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

06 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

07 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed

08 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

09 - 2 large eggs

10 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

11 - 1 cup whole almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped

12 - 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside.

03 - Using an electric mixer or whisk, beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.

04 - Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.

05 - Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, avoiding overmixing.

06 - Fold toasted chopped almonds and chocolate chips into the dough.

07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart.

08 - Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges turn golden and centers are set.

09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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The toasted almonds add a sophisticated nutty depth that makes these feel like something you'd buy from a fancy bakery, but they're surprisingly easy to make at home.
They strike the perfect balance between chewy and crispy—the edges get wonderfully golden while the centers stay tender, and everyone comes back for seconds.
The warm spice notes from cinnamon make them taste like the holidays in cookie form, perfect for gifting in pretty boxes or enjoying with hot chocolate on a cold evening.

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Toast your almonds yourself rather than buying pre-toasted ones—the difference in flavor is dramatic, and it only takes about 8 minutes in a 350°F oven to get that deep, roasted taste.
Don't let your butter get too warm or your eggs sit out too long; cold ingredients won't incorporate smoothly and you'll lose that light, fluffy texture that makes these cookies special.
The baking time matters more than it seems—even two minutes over makes them crispy throughout instead of chewy, so set a timer and check at the 10-minute mark.

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Brown butter before using it if you want an extra layer of nuttiness that will make people ask what your secret ingredient is—just let it cool to room temperature before creaming with sugar.
Freeze your dough in portions and bake straight from frozen for fresh cookies whenever you want them—add just one extra minute to the baking time and you'll have warm cookies on demand.