**Almond-Tipped Shortbread Fingers: A Delightful Treat for Cookie Enthusiasts**
Indulge in the irresistible charm of almond-tipped shortbread fingers, a classic Scottish cookie that combines the buttery richness of shortbread with the nutty flavor and delightful crunch of toasted almonds. These petite treats are perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to festive celebrations. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and elegant appearance, they are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. This article presents two delectable recipes for almond-tipped shortbread fingers: a traditional version that stays true to the classic Scottish recipe and a chocolate-dipped variation that adds an extra layer of indulgence. Both recipes are easy to follow and require minimal ingredients, making them a perfect choice for bakers of all skill levels. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey to create these delicious almond-tipped shortbread fingers.
ALMOND SHORTBREAD I
Melt-in-your-mouth shortbread.
Provided by Robin J.
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Almond Dessert Recipes
Time 2h40m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat butter with 1/2 cup sugar and almond extract until light and fluffy. With a wooden spoon, stir in flour until smooth and well combined. Divide dough into 2 parts. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- On lightly sugared surface, roll out dough, one part at a time, about 1/2-inch thick. Cut out cookies with a 1 1/2-inch round cookie cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheet 1 inch apart. Make an indentation in the center of each cookie with the end of a wooden spoon.
- Bake in preheated oven until cookies are light golden brown around the edges, 25 to 30 minutes. While still warm, roll in sugar. Cool completely on a wire rack. Store in an air-tight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 73 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
BUTTERY ALMOND COOKIES
Made with high-fat, cultured butter, these melt-in-your-mouth almond cookies are like the most tender shortbread you've ever eaten. A simple confectioners' sugar icing and a sliced almond topping make them especially pretty, but you can skip the garnish for something sleeker and simpler. Or use them to make sandwich cookies, filling them with the likes of lemon curd, raspberry jam or melted chocolate.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories cookies and bars, dessert
Time 1h
Yield About 4 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together flours, cornstarch, baking powder and salt.
- In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together butter and granulated sugar until lightened in color and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in egg yolk and almond extract until combined, about 20 seconds. With the mixer running on low, add flour mixture, beating until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Divide dough into two balls. On a floured surface, roll each ball into a 1 1/2-inch-thick log. (If the dough is too soft to work with, chill it for 20 to 30 minutes before forming it into logs.) Wrap logs tightly in parchment paper or plastic wrap, and refrigerate until very firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.
- When you are ready to bake the cookies, heat oven to 325 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
- Use large, sharp knife to cut each log into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Place cookies 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake until cookie edges and bottoms are golden brown, about 15 to 22 minutes. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheets, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the icing: In a large bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar, melted butter, 1 tablespoon buttermilk, vanilla and almond extracts. If the icing isn't thin enough to drizzle, add more buttermilk. It should be a little thicker than heavy cream.
- Using a fork, drizzle icing all over the cooled cookies, then top with almond slices if you like. Let the icing set for at least 1 hour, then store at room temperature in an airtight container. The cookies will keep for at least 3 days.
ALMOND TIPPED SHORTBREAD FINGERS
Make and share this Almond Tipped Shortbread Fingers recipe from Food.com.
Provided by grandma2969
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- in bowl, cream butter and brown sugar.beat in vanilla.gradually add flour,shape 1/2 cupfuls of dough into 1/2" thick logs.
- cut logs into 2 pieces.
- place 2" apart on ungreased sheet --
- bake at 325* for 15-17 minutes.or lightly browned.
- remove to wire racks to cool.
- chop almonds and place and place in a small shallow bowl.
- melt white chocolate in microwave or in top of double boiler.stir till smooth.
- dip one end of cooled shortbread cookie into white chocolate and then into chopped almonds.
- place on sheet of waxed paper to allow chocolate to set -- .
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1076.5, Fat 64.8, SaturatedFat 37.9, Cholesterol 128, Sodium 411.9, Carbohydrate 115, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 65.7, Protein 11.3
ALMOND-TIPPED SHORTBREAD FINGERS
My husband enjoys these cookies so much that he usually can't wait until they're set to start eating them. If you'd like, try dipping them into melted semisweet chocolate and chopped pecans.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 45m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour. Shape 1/2 cupfuls of dough into 1/2-in. thick logs. Cut logs into 2-in. pieces. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325 degrees F for 15-17 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate, stir until smooth. Dip one end of each cookie into chocolate, then into almonds. Place on waxed paper to harden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 21.8 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 64.1 mg, Sugar 11.1 g
WONDERFUL ALMOND FINGERS
I make this recipe every holiday season and everyone loves it. These cookies are light and sweet. They can be made a lot of ways with different extracts. Also the ends can be dipped into melted chocolate (they are very good this way).
Provided by Courtney
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Almond Dessert Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- In a large bowl, cream together unsalted butter and sugar. Beat in the egg and egg yolk one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into the sugar mixture until smoothly blended. Fill a large pastry bag fitted with a 3/4 inch round tip. A large freezer storage bag with one of the corners snipped off will also work.
- Pipe dough into 2 inch long logs using a side to side squiggle motion. Space cookies at least 2 inches apart. Place cookie sheets with cookies into the freezer for a couple of minutes to harden.
- Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cookies are lightly browned. Cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- In the microwave or in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt chocolate and 2 tablespoons of butter, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the milk. Dip both ends of the cooled cookies into the chocolate and place them onto waxed paper to set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 20.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality butter for a richer flavor.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help the shortbread be tender and crumbly.
- Use a pastry blender or two forks to work the flour into the butter mixture. This will help prevent the dough from becoming tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the dough hold its shape and prevent it from spreading too much.
- Bake the shortbread fingers in a preheated oven. This will help them bake evenly.
- Allow the shortbread fingers to cool completely before serving. This will help them set and become firm.
Conclusion:
These almond-tipped shortbread fingers are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a formal party. With their buttery flavor, crumbly texture, and almond topping, these shortbread fingers are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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