Almond Shortbread Cookies

Almond Shortbread Cookies
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 40 mins
  • SERVING
    18 People
  • VIEWS
    579

Savor the delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture of these almond shortbread cookies. Infused with the subtle aroma of almond extract and finished with a sparkling sugar coating, they're the perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    23 g
  • Cholesterol
    27 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    73 mg
  • Sugar
    9 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and almond extract using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Gradually add the sifted flour, mixing with a wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Divide the dough in half. Wrap each portion tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the gluten to relax and the flavors to meld. (120 minutes)

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Recipe View Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Lightly sprinkle granulated sugar on a clean work surface. Roll out one portion of the chilled dough at a time to a thickness of about 1/2 inch.

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Recipe View Use a 1 1/2-inch round cookie cutter to cut out cookies. Place them on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

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Recipe View Gently make a small indentation in the center of each cookie using the end of a wooden spoon or your fingertip. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden brown. (30 minutes)

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Recipe View While the cookies are still warm, gently sprinkle or roll them in the remaining granulated sugar to coat. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Transfer the sugared cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

For a richer flavor, use European-style butter with a higher fat content.
Sifting the flour ensures a tender cookie texture.
Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
Don't overbake the cookies; they should be pale golden brown around the edges.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 193 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Tessie Hermann

    I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. The almond flavor is subtle but delicious.

  • Sidney Pouros

    These cookies were so easy to make and tasted amazing! My family loved them.

  • Green Terry

    The chilling time is essential! My first batch spread too much because I didn't chill them long enough.

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