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Mary Berry Almond Biscuits Recipe

Mary Berry Almond Biscuits
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Mary Berry Almond Biscuits are light, buttery cookies made with flour, sugar, butter, and ground almonds. They’re shaped into small rounds, topped with whole almonds, and baked until golden. Their delicate crumb and rich almond aroma make them a timeless British favourite.

Ingredients

  • 150g plain flour

  • 100g butter, softened

  • 50g caster sugar

  • 40g ground almonds

  • ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional but enhances flavour)

  • 12 whole almonds for topping

  • 1 tablespoon milk (only if dough feels dry)

  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Cream the butter and sugar: Beat softened butter with caster sugar until pale and creamy.

  • Combine dry ingredients: Add ground almonds, flour, and a pinch of salt to the bowl.

  • Add almond extract: Mix to enhance the nutty flavour.

  • Bring the dough together: Mix until a soft dough forms. Add milk if the dough seems too crumbly.

  • Shape the biscuits: Roll small portions of dough into balls and flatten them gently.

  • Add whole almonds: Press one almond into the centre of each biscuit.

  • Chill briefly: Refrigerate shaped biscuits for 10–15 minutes to help them hold their shape during baking.

  • Bake until lightly golden: Bake in a preheated oven until edges are slightly golden.

  • Cool completely: Transfer biscuits to a cooling rack to firm up before serving.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-almond-biscuits/