Mixed-Nut Shortbread

Mixed-Nut Shortbread
You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Mixed-Nut Shortbread Head to the store and pick up flour, roasted cocktail nuts, butter, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
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Stir together butter and 1/3 cup sugar in a medium bowl with a wooden spoon until combined well. Stir in vanilla, then add flour and mix with your hands just until a dough forms.
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3
Transfer dough to a lightly greased baking sheet and spread evenly with your fingers to form an 8-inch square.
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4
Sprinkle nuts evenly over dough, pressing down to help them adhere.
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Sprinkle remaining tablespoon sugar over nuts and bake until shortbread is deep golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
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6
Cool on baking sheet on a rack, 10 minutes.
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Cut into 18 (roughly 3- by 1 1/2-inch) bars.
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If you have only unsalted nuts on hand, sprinkle them with a generous 1/4 teaspoon salt in addition to the 1 tablespoon sugar.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings18
Health Score0
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