ALMOND-ORANGE SHORTBREAD

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Make and share this Almond-Orange Shortbread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Caroline Cooks

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup unsalted butter, unsalted, at room temp
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour, leveled in measure
1 orange, zest of, grated (about 2 teaspoons)
3/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a mixer or food processor bowl, beat butter, sugar, almond extract, and salt until smooth.
  • With mixer on low speed, add flour and orange zest; mixt until dough forms.
  • With a wooden spoon, rubber spatula, or your hands, gently mix in almonds.
  • Cut piece of waxed paper--12" X 6".
  • Roll dough into log shape (12" long by 2 1/2" wide and 1" thick. Place on waxed paper and wrap.
  • Freeze until firm, at least 1 hour and up to 3 months.
  • (If freezing longer than one day, wrap log again in double layers of plastic film.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Remove dough from freezer.
  • With a sharp knife, slice into 1/4" thick slices; place on ungreased baking sheet at leat 1" apart.
  • Bake until edges just begin to turn golden, about 20 minutes.
  • DO NOT OVERBAKE.
  • Cool 5 minutes on sheet; transfer to a rack to cool completely.

NIRAJSAH RAUNIYAR
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Overall, I'm really happy with this recipe. The cookies are delicious and they're perfect for any occasion. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Linda Squires
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Mohammad Isan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm going to try again with a different recipe.


Olivia Kizza
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These cookies are a bit expensive to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and they're sure to impress your guests.


michelle hardman
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and they're perfect for any holiday party.


Whittey Bwayi
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These cookies are a great gift for friends and family. They're also a good way to show your holiday spirit.


Lija Khatun
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I've tried several different almond orange shortbread recipes, and this one is by far the best. The cookies are so flavorful and they have the perfect texture.


Syed Abdullah Agha
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're absolutely delicious!


Osselais Dorrelian
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I made these cookies for my holiday party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Arafat Hossain Sumit
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're also a good choice for people with egg allergies.


Lisette Lubuma
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these cookies without any problems. They turned out great!


MD ARIF TALUKDaR
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These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and they look beautiful.


Aita Raj
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Bilal Qureshi
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These cookies were a bit dry for my taste. I think I may have overbaked them. But the flavor was still good.


Don Best king
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for me, but my kids loved them. They're definitely a good choice if you're looking for a sweet and easy cookie recipe.


Habibbur Rahman
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I'm not a huge fan of shortbread cookies, but these are actually really good! The almond and orange flavors are a great combination, and the cookies are nice and buttery. I would definitely recommend them.


Tabbsum Hussain
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These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of almond and orange. They're also very easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Aiden Carter
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I made these cookies for a party last weekend and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so buttery and flavorful, and the orange zest really makes them special. I will definitely be making these again.


DazZz Krusty (Bigdik)
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These almond orange shortbread cookies are a delightful treat! They have a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, and the almond flavor really shines through. I love the addition of orange zest, which gives them a bright and citrusy flavor. They'