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Almond Shortbread Cookies with Amaretto Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 cup sweet butter (room temperature)
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp. Amaretto liquor
1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
3/4 sliced almonds
Directions:
Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, using mixer, beat butter, sugar, amaretto and salt until smooth and creamy.
With mixer on low, add the flour and mix until the dough forms.
Using a rubber spatula, mix in the almonds.
Form dough into a large rectangular log or 2 smaller ones. Wrap each log in plastic wrap and freeze for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 325º. Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 1/4 inch thick slices.
Place slices onto un-greased baking sheets spaced 1 inch apart.
Bake until the edges are golden brown, about 12 minutes.
Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
Make 40 cookies
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
35 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I love these simple but elegant shortbread cookies especially with coffee or with Grand Marnier for dessert.

 

 

 

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