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Almond Shortbread Meltaway Cookies

Almond Shortbread Meltaway Cookies

Almond Shortbread Meltaway Cookies are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth delights that combine rich almond and vanilla flavors in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Sweets & Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Almond extract
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the vanilla and almond extracts, mixing thoroughly.
  4. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
  5. Shape the dough into small balls, about one inch in diameter, and place them on a lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden brown.
  7. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container; they last up to 3 days at room temperature.

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