How to Make Almond Shortbread Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indulge in the rich and buttery flavor of Almond Shortbread Cookies with this delectable recipe. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are the perfect combination of sweetness and nuttiness, making them a delightful addition to any dessert spread. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or simply want to satisfy your sweet tooth, these almond shortbread cookies are sure to be a hit.

What sets these cookies apart is the addition of almond flour, which infuses them with a subtle nutty flav...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, room temperature
  • ½ cup white sugar, plus more as needed
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 2 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • Beat butter, 1/2 cup sugar, and almond extract together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Stir in flour with a wooden spoon until smooth and well combined. Divide dough into 2 parts. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Lightly sprinkle some white sugar on work surface; roll out dough, one part at a time, about 1/2-inch thick. Cut out cookies with a 1 ½-inch round cookie cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheet 1 inch apart. Make an indentation in the center of each cookie with the end of a wooden spoon.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cookies are light golden brown around the edges, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle or roll cookies in granulated sugar while still warm, then cool completely on a wire rack. Store in an air-tight container.
  • Nutrition

    191 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 73mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 22mg