Almond Shortbread
Almond shortbread offers a buttery, nutty flavor with a tender crumb, perfect for tea time or festive occasions, appealing to almond lovers and cookie enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place almonds in a food processor, process until finely ground. Set aside.
- Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well.
- Stir in almond extract.
- Combine ground almonds, flour, and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating at low speed until blended.
- Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut with a 2 1/2-inch round cutter or Christmas cookie cutter.
- Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake at 275 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.
- Cool 2 minutes on baking sheets.
- Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
340
kcal
17% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Under 400 cal
Contains
Milk
Wheat/Gluten
Tree nuts
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).