Almond Shortbread Cookies

Almond Shortbread Cookies, a vegetarian treat that’s perfect for any occasion. These cookies are crafted with pure almond extract, offering a sweet, nutty flavor that melts in your mouth. Ideal for those following a vegetarian diet, they do contain dairy, nuts, and gluten, making them a delightful choice for cookie enthusiasts.

These cookies are versatile enough to be enjoyed on their own or paired with tea or coffee. With their satisfying crunch and tender texture, they make a wonderful addition to dessert platters or holiday gatherings.

Packed with energy and flavor, these cookies provide a sweet treat without compromising on taste.

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Recipe Collection: Dessert

Serving Size: 18

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Overview

These melt-in-your-mouth almond shortbread cookies are a delightful treat made with butter, flour, sugar, and pure almond extract. Perfect for any occasion, they offer a rich, buttery flavor with a hint of almond, making them irresistible to cookie lovers.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Nuts, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• 1 Cup butter, at room temperature
• 0.5 Cup white sugar
• 1 Pinch white sugar, to taste
• 2 Teaspoons almond extract
• 2.5 Cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 0.33 Cup granulated sugar

Steps

1. In a large bowl, beat the butter, 0.5 cups of sugar, and almond extract together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
2. Stir in the sifted flour with a wooden spoon until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
3. Divide the dough into two parts, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
4. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
5. Lightly sprinkle some white sugar on a work surface. Roll out one part of the dough at a time to about 0.5-inch thick.
6. Cut out cookies using a 1.5-inch round cookie cutter and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet, 1 inch apart.
7. Make an indentation in the center of each cookie with the end of a wooden spoon.
8. Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are light golden brown around the edges, about 25 to 30 minutes.
9. While still warm, sprinkle or roll the cookies in granulated sugar, then cool completely on a wire rack.
10. Store in an airtight container.

Enjoy these delightful Almond Bliss Shortbread Cookies with your favorite beverage!