Indulge your sweet tooth with our delightful Almond Toffee Shortbread, a delectable treat that combines the delicate flavors of buttery shortbread, crunchy toffee, and rich almond. This exquisite confection is perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to afternoon tea parties. Immerse yourself in the symphony of textures and flavors as you bite into a crisp shortbread cookie topped with a layer of chewy toffee and crowned with slivered almonds. Our recipe provides step-by-step instructions to guide you through the baking process, ensuring a perfect batch every time.
In addition to the classic Almond Toffee Shortbread, we offer variations to tantalize your taste buds. Discover the Chocolate Almond Toffee Shortbread, where dark chocolate shavings meld harmoniously with the toffee and almonds. For a zesty twist, try the Lemon Almond Toffee Shortbread, featuring a refreshing lemon glaze that complements the sweetness of the toffee. Indulge in the Caramel Almond Toffee Shortbread, where a layer of salted caramel adds a touch of decadence.
Embrace the holiday spirit with our Christmas Almond Toffee Shortbread, decorated with festive sprinkles and crushed candy canes. Delight your loved ones with the Valentine's Day Almond Toffee Shortbread, adorned with pink and red heart-shaped sprinkles. For a touch of elegance, try the Wedding Almond Toffee Shortbread, decorated with white chocolate shavings and edible flowers.
Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors and textures. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to create these delectable treats like a seasoned baker. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving more.
ALMOND TOFFEE SHORTBREAD
"The topping for these yummy shortbread squares tastes like a chewy toffee bar," describes Darlene Brenden of Salem, Oregon. "If you can't find the toffee bits, buy Heath candy bars and chop them in a food processor."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield about 8 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a food processor or blender, place whole almonds and 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar. Cover and process until nuts are finely ground; set aside. , In a bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in extract. Combine flour, salt and ground almond mixture; gradually add to creamed mixture. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes., Meanwhile, combine toffee bits and corn syrup in a heavy saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until toffee is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in 1/2 cup sliced almonds and 1/2 cup coconut. Carefully spread over hot crust. Sprinkle with remaining almonds and coconut. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
TOFFEE ALMOND SHORTBREAD BITES
Delectably light, these Toffee Almond Shortbread Bites have a buttery flavor with an unexpected hint of almond and toffee. Be sure to bake a few of these cookies for each guest.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degree F.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour and brown sugar.
- Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles fine crumbs and starts to cling.
- Stir in almonds and toffee pieces. Form the mixture into a ball and knead gently until smooth.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut dough using a 1-1/4- to 1-1/2-inch scalloped or round cutter.
- Reroll dough as needed.
- Place rounds 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until bottoms just start to brown and edges are firm.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.7, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 8.1, Sodium 22.4, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.4, Protein 0.7
Tips:
- To make sure your almond toffee shortbread cookies are perfectly golden brown, keep a close eye on them while they're baking. They can easily go from perfect to overdone in a matter of minutes.
- If you don't have a stand mixer, you can still make these cookies by creaming the butter and sugar together in a large bowl with a hand mixer or a wooden spoon. Just be sure to mix until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips. You could also add a teaspoon of almond extract to the cookie dough for an extra almondy flavor.
- If you don't have any toffee bits, you can make your own by melting some butter in a saucepan and then adding brown sugar and chopped almonds. Cook the mixture over medium heat until it starts to caramelize, then pour it onto a greased baking sheet and let it cool. Once it's cooled, break it into small pieces and use it in the cookies.
- These cookies are best when eaten fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Almond toffee shortbread cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're made with a simple shortbread cookie dough that's topped with a layer of toffee and chocolate chips. These cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love