Description
Deliciously buttery almond shortbread cookies that melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla and almond extracts, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool before dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Adjust almond extract to taste for a stronger flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Almond Shortbread Meltaway Cookies