Amaretto Shortbread Cookie Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 1hr10 mins

Total: 1hr55 mins

Servings: 24

Yield: 24 servings

Amaretto Shortbread Cookie Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature

1 cup confectioners' sugar

2 teaspoons grated orange zest

1 teaspoon amaretto liqueur

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon salt

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

¾ cup sliced almonds

lightly toasted

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Combine butter sugar orange zest amaretto vanilla extract and salt in a large bowl; beat using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. With mixer on low speed add flour and mix until a dough starts to form. Mix in almonds using a spatula. Form dough into a log and freeze for 40 minutes then place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 3

Shape dough into small balls and flatten slightly. Place balls 1-inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until edges are golden about 12 minutes.

Step 4

Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information

Amaretto Shortbread Cookie Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 145.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.8g 4%

Carbohydrates: 13.9g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 2%

Sugars: 5.3g

Fat: 9.3g 14%

Saturated Fat: 5g 25%

Cholesterol: 20.3mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 237.1IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 20.6mcg 5%

Calcium: 12.2mg 1%

Iron: 0.5mg 3%

Magnesium: 11.4mg 4%

Potassium: 32.2mg 1%

Sodium: 25.6mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 83.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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