Instructions

Oven Prep: Preheat your oven to 325°F. Not 350°F—this is a low-and-slow baking moment, not a race.

Butter Bliss: In a large bowl, cream your butter until it’s fluffy and happy. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and salt while beating the mixture. Think of it as giving the butter a sugar spa day.

Go Nuts: Stir in the finely ground almonds and vanilla extract. Your kitchen is now smelling like a dessert wonderland.

Flour Power: Gradually blend in the flour. Go slow and steady so you don’t create a flour dust storm. Mix until everything comes together into a soft dough. It might seem sticky, but that’s where the fridge comes in.

Chill Out: For best results, let the dough rest in the fridge for at least an hour. This gives it time to firm up and makes shaping easier. Plus, you deserve a break.

Shape & Place: Grab your #100 cookie scoop (or a teaspoon if you’re living on the edge) and shape the dough into little balls or crescents. Think tiny moons or spheres of joy. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet—no greasing needed.

Bake Like a Pro: Bake in your preheated oven for about 9 minutes. Here’s the catch: don’t let them brown. They should stay pale and delicate, like cookies that have never seen the sun.

Sugar Shower: Let the cookies cool slightly, then roll them in the extra confectioners' sugar while they’re still warm. Think of it as giving them their final outfit—soft, sweet, and ready to impress.