01 -
Preheat the oven to 175°C and line baking trays with parchment paper.
02 -
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine unsalted butter and light brown sugar. Stir continuously until both are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
03 -
Remove the saucepan from heat. Whisk in all-purpose flour, salt, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth.
04 -
Fold in the finely chopped sliced almonds, mixing until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
05 -
Drop small teaspoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking trays, ensuring ample space between each as they will spread during baking.
06 -
Bake in the centre of the oven for 6–8 minutes, or until the cookies are golden and lacy at the edges.
07 -
Remove trays from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on the parchment, letting them crisp as they cool before transferring.