Finest Hour Cookies
Discover pure indulgence with these Finest Hour Cookies, a delightful blend of buttery richness, toasted almonds, and chunks of luscious dark chocolate! Perfectly crisp on the edges yet irresistibly soft at the center, these cookies strike the ideal balance of texture and flavor. The addition of almond and vanilla extracts elevates each bite with a warm, sophisticated aroma, while the nutty crunch from toasted almonds pairs beautifully with the decadence of dark chocolate. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe will have you savoring bakery-quality cookies fresh from your oven. Whether shared with loved ones or enjoyed solo with a steaming cup of coffee, these cookies truly live up to their name as a treat you won't forget!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 1 large Egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons Almond extract
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Sliced almonds, toasted
- 0.75 cup Dark chocolate, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Fold in the toasted sliced almonds and chopped dark chocolate using a spatula.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look just set.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your Finest Hour Cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4121 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 192.6 g | 247% | |
| Saturated Fat | 94.7 g | 474% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 468 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 2627 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 551.5 g | 201% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.8 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 245.6 g | ||
| Protein | 59.3 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 386 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 38.6 mg | 214% | |
| Potassium | 1907 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
