Almond Shortbread

Shortbread originated in Scotland and has been enjoyed for centuries. It is traditionally made with just three ingredients: butter, sugar, and flour.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Almond Shortbread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Almond flour
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ cup Sliced almonds

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a dough forms.
6. Press the dough into a greased baking dish and sprinkle the sliced almonds on top.
7. Bake for 20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
8. Allow the shortbread to cool in the baking dish for 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 8g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.