Almonds give these cookies a special flavor. Use your favorite cookie cutters to make different shapes, then let the kids have a hand in adding the finishing touches. Carole Vogel, Allison Park, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine the flour, almonds, sugar and salt; cover and process until almonds are finely ground. Cut butter into cubes; add to processor. Pulse on and off until mixture resembles coarse crumbs., Combine the yolk, water and almond extract. While processing, gradually add yolk mixture; process until dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out half of the dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut into desired shapes with floured cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough. , Bake at 325° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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David Bolton
[email protected]Definitely a keeper recipe!
Richard Sheaffer
[email protected]These almond shortbread cutouts were a big hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly.
MD Tanjid Hassan
[email protected]These almond shortbread cutouts were delicious and easy to make! I loved the almond flavor and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Punjabi Gaming
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They are so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.
Usman AIl
[email protected]These cookies are my new favorite! They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Md Mostafiz
[email protected]I love these cookies! They are so buttery and flavorful. I always use a heart-shaped cookie cutter and they turn out perfect every time.
Ashwin Prasad
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I will definitely be making these again.
Fahad Naseer
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! I used a flower-shaped cookie cutter and they turned out so pretty. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.
Nathaneal Arellano
[email protected]I made these cookies for my kids' school bake sale and they were a huge hit! The kids loved them and the parents loved them too. I will definitely be making these again.
Leana Rooi
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the almond flavor. I used a round cookie cutter and they turned out perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Carlos Marti
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They are so buttery and flavorful. I love that they are not too sweet. I usually use a heart-shaped cookie cutter, but I've also used a star-shaped cutter and they turned
Ayatulla
[email protected]These almond shortbread cutouts were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I used a snowflake cookie cutter and they were so festive. Everyone loved them!