Looking for a delightful and gluten-free treat that is a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors? Try almond iced shortbread balls! This delectable dessert combines the rich taste of almond with the buttery goodness of gluten-free shortbread cookies, all wrapped in a layer of sweet and tangy icing. These bite-sized treats are perfect for any occasion, from a quick snack to a festive party. With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create these delicious almond iced shortbread balls in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
VEGAN AND GLUTEN-FREE FRUIT AND ALMOND SHORTBREAD BARS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan.
- With a hand or stand mixer, beat the vegan butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and almond extracts.
- In a medium bowl, mix the flours, starch, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the "butter" mixture and mix until just incorporated.
- Press two-thirds of the dough into the pan and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the crust is pale light brown. Remove it from the oven.
- When the pan has cooled enough to handle, spread the preserves evenly over the crust.
- Break the remaining dough into little tiny pieces and drop them evenly over the jam. Top with the almonds.
- Bake for another 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is a nice golden brown.
- Cut into bars and serve immediately, while still warm, or store them in the refrigerator.
ALMOND ICED SHORTBREAD BALLS (GLUTEN FREE)
These melt in your mouth shortbread cookies are a family favorite at Christmas time. They are very delicate, so I usually make them in a one or two bite size. This recipe works best with a blend of gluten-free flours, rather than a single flour. The recipe was tested with recipe #208061.
Provided by Queen Bead
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 80 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine butter, sugar, and 1 cup of flour, using sturdy wooden spoon or mixer with dough hooks.
- Add eggs and mix in thoroughly.
- Gradually work in the remaining flour, until dough will roll into balls without being sticky.
- Roll into one or two-bite size balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet, or silicone baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 F for 15 minutes.
- Cool on cookie sheet before moving cookies to sheets of waxed paper. Space the cookies at least 1/2" apart on the waxed paper so you don't have to move them to put icing on them.
- Combine icing ingredients and stir until smooth.
- The icing should be runny enough to drop from a knife onto the cookies, but thick enough that it doesn't all run off. The icing will thicken as it sits. Add more water if needed.
- To ice, leave the cookie on the waxed paper, and drop enough icing onto it to cover the top and drip down the sides a bit. While the icing is still wet, you can add little drops of icing to ensure coverage.
- Try not to have too much icing ending up on the waxed paper, or you may not have enough for the whole batch.
- Let the icing dry before placing in shallow storage containers, in a single layer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.9, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 17.5, Sodium 34.5, Carbohydrate 6.7, Sugar 6.5, Protein 0.2
SCOTTISH SHORTBREAD, GLUTEN-FREE
This is a variation of the traditional shortbread recipe to make it gluten-free.
Provided by Russ Hules
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland Scottish
Time 42m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place almond flour, brown rice flour, sorghum flour, sugar, cinnamon, allspice, cardamom, ginger, and salt together in a large resealable bag; seal and shake well to combine.
- Mix butter and flour mixture together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until well combined.
- Roll dough into walnut-size balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets; flatten balls slightly.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 27 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 48.8 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 90.7 mg, Sugar 10.8 g
Tips:
- Choose the right almonds: Use blanched almonds for a smoother texture and a milder flavor. If you prefer a more rustic texture, use whole almonds with the skins on.
- Grind the almonds finely: This will help the shortbread balls hold together better. You can use a food processor or a blender to grind the almonds.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the dough, making the shortbread balls light and tender.
- Chill the dough before baking: This will help the shortbread balls hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
- Bake the shortbread balls until they are just set: Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly. The shortbread balls should be slightly soft in the center when you take them out of the oven.
- Let the shortbread balls cool completely before dipping them in chocolate: This will help the chocolate to set properly.
Conclusion:
These almond iced shortbread balls are a delicious and easy-to-make gluten-free treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a simple afternoon snack to a festive holiday party. With their light and tender texture, sweet almond flavor, and rich chocolate coating, these shortbread balls are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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