Almond Shortbread

8 ingredients
1 steps

Ingredients

  • Ingredients:
  • 3/4 c. confectioners' sugar
  • 1 c. unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 t. almond extract*
  • 1 t. vanilla extract*
  • 1 c. crushed almonds (slivered, shredded, sliced, broken, or ground-whatever you like-the finer the mix, the smoother the cookie)
  • 2.5 c. sifted unbleached all-purpose flour (I prefer King Arthur)
  • *tinker w/extract proportions to your taste! Rombauer uses only vanilla; I found adding almond made for a richer taste without adding almond paste.

Directions

  1. 1
    {"0":"Let butter sit in large bowl to soften.","1":"When pliable, sift in the confectioners' sugar and cream the butter and sugar together.","2":"Blend in extracts and almonds.","3":"Stir and then knead in the flour, 1\/2 c. at a time, until completely mixed.","4":"Chill dough (at least 1 hour).","6":"Preheat oven to 350 degrees.","7":"Roll out dough to approx. 1\/4 inch thickness. Cut or form into crescent shapes.","8":"Line cookie sheet with tinfoil or grease it.","9":"Bake 10-15 minutes (pale brown)","10":"Roll or dip in confectioners' sugar while still warm."}

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