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Almond Shortbread Cookies

Almond Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Beat the butter and sugar with a hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the flour, almond flour, almond extract, and salt. Mix on low just until a dough forms that holds together when squeezed, about 30 seconds.
  3. Press the dough into an ungreased 9-inch square pan in an even layer. Prick the surface all over with a fork.
  4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the edges are barely golden and the top looks dry. Immediately score into squares, cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then cut fully and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a slightly softer cookie, underbake by a minute and let them set up in the warm pan. If you like an all-over crispness, bake until the top turns a very pale gold, then let them cool on the rack uncovered for an hour.