Almond Shortbread Tea Cookies
These Almond Shortbread Tea Cookies are a delicious and easy way to show your guests some hospitality. They're also perfect if you need a quick and easy treat to bring to a party or potluck. Best of all, these cookies only require seven ingredients and about 15 minutes of prep time. So why not give them a try?
Ingredients
Let's gather the ingredients!
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- ⅓ cup almonds finely chopped
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar
Instructions
Let's Begin!
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract for about 2 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Add flour mixture and beat until well combined. Fold in almonds.
- Roll 1 tablespoon of dough into small circles and place on the prepared baking sheet, form into flat oval shapes. leave a little space for minimal spreading.
- Bake for 12 minutes. The cookies will not turn brown. Remove from oven, and let cookies rest on a baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Toss cookies in the remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar while they're still warm.
- Serve fresh or store in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Enjoy!
Notes
Pro Tips!
These cookies will not look browned or cooked while baking but believe me, that's how they're supposed to look like.
Toast your almonds beforehand, it will provide a crunchy and nutty flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 31mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 284IUCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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