Quick, easy almond shortbread cookies that can be prepared ahead of time and taken from the fridge to bake in only 15 minutes. Melt in the mouth. You can decorate the shortbread with almond slivers instead of whole almonds, if you like.
Provided by Linda-Jane Copley
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Almond Dessert Recipes
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and confectioners' sugar until very light. Gradually add the cornstarch, all purpose flour and nutmeg. Stir until well blended. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead for a few turns. Divide the mixture into 2 parts. Roll each part into a roll about 6 inches (15 cm) long. Wrap the rolls in plastic wrap or wax paper, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. These can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- Unwrap the rolls and slice into 1/2 inch thick slices. Place onto the prepared cookie sheets. Gently press an almond onto the top of each cookie.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. When cookies are cooled, store in an airtight tin to preserve crispness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 82.7 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
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Fahad Ashraf
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.
Kendall Bartolome
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them. They're always a hit when I bring them to parties.
Maruf Apu
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different almond shortbread cookie recipes, and this one is by far the best. The cookies are so light and fluffy, and they have the perfect amount of sweetness.
Kasun Ranjth
[email protected]These cookies are absolutely delicious! The almond flavor is perfect, and they're so buttery and crumbly. I will definitely be making these again.
Haris Tareen
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of almond shortbread cookies, but I made these for my husband and he loved them. He said they were the best cookies he's ever had.
Dallas morrison
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my kids. They love the almond flavor, and I love that they're not too sweet.
Goodness Eberechukwu
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and the cookies turned out perfectly. They're so crumbly and delicious. I can't wait to make them again!
Ba Be
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more butter next time.
Phumla Khambule
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making these cookies because I'm not a huge fan of almonds. But I was pleasantly surprised! The cookies are perfectly sweet and buttery, and the almond flavor is subtle but noticeable.
sarita ghimire
[email protected]These almond shortbread cookies are so delicious and easy to make. I love that they're made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.
AR Asif Ahammad
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times, and they're always a hit with my family and friends. They're especially good when paired with a cup of coffee or tea.
Avery Kerschen
[email protected]These almond shortbread cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and nutty. They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly.