ALMOND SHORTBREAD COOKIES

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This is my version of a wonderful recipe from Washington State Bed & Breakfast Cookbook 2nd edition, Carol Faino & Doreen Hazledine. I've experimented with adding lemon, orange or lime zest (using a microplaner) and all three versions are great. This has got to be the easiest recipe to make, and quick too. They literally melt in your mouth and everyone who eats them asks for the recipe. Enjoy!

Provided by Jan Marie

Categories     Dessert

Time 24m

Yield 36-48 cookies, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup butter, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup ground almonds (about 1/4 lb almonds with the skin on, Note, I chop mine into chunks first with a knife, then grind)
1 tablespoon grated orange zest (optional) or 1 tablespoon grated lime zest (optional)
powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine butter, salt and sugar in mixer with paddle attachment.
  • Add ground almonds and mix together.
  • Mix into firm dough and form into 1 ¼ inch ball.
  • Flatten with fingers.
  • Bake for 10-14 minutes. Best if baked light brown, not dark and crispy.
  • Cool on rack and dust with powdered sugar while still warm.

Josephine Bandiola
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I've been baking for years and these are some of the best shortbread cookies I've ever made.


Sabrina Godoy
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


samsung
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These cookies are so delicious! I love the way the almond flavor pairs with the buttery shortbread.


Mostafa Hero
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I'm not a big fan of almond-flavored desserts, but I actually really liked these cookies.


Casually Gaming
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These cookies are amazing! I love the almond flavor and the texture is perfect.


Anth 302
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I found these cookies to be a bit dry. I think I'll add some extra butter next time.


Birat Kumar
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These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Safe ZoneYT
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a success. They're my go-to recipe for shortbread cookies.


kashi tabahi
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These cookies are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me. They turned out perfect!


Fawas Fawas
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Fyaz ali
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These cookies are so delicious! The almond flavor is amazing and the texture is perfect.


Peezzy Bee
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I love the simplicity of these cookies. They're made with just a few ingredients and come together in no time.


Vanessa Deleon
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These almond shortbread cookies are the perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and buttery. They're so easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.


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