Put the almond flour, whole almonds, sugar and baking powder into the bowl of food processor and blitz until homogeneous.
Then, and add the egg whites and almond extract. Mix until it forms a dough.
Place the dough on a flat work surface and form it into a 2" round balls, roll in powdered sugar and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Using your thumb, index and middle finger, pinch the cookies slightly to give them their characteristic look.
Bake in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes. Allow to cool completely before serving.