Slice-and-Bake Almond Shortbread

Slice-and-Bake Almond Shortbread
Slice-and-Bake Almond Shortbread might be a good recipe to expand your dessert repertoire. This recipe serves 5. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 748 calories, 12g of protein, and 51g of fat per serving. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up butter, almonds, baking powder, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

1
Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until mixture is smooth. Stir in almonds and extracts.
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2
Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating at low speed until blended.
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3
Shape dough into 3 (10-inch) logs; wrap logs separately in wax paper, and chill 4 hours.
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4
Cut each log into 28 slices, and place slices 1 inch apart on lightly greased baking sheets.
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5
Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on wire racks.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings5
Health Score8
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