Almond Shortbread Cookies Recipe – Sharmis Passion

Almond Shortbread Cookies are rich and buttery cookies that are soft and melt in the mouth. You can make this recipe by mixing almond powder, flour and butter into a simple dough, then rolling it out and cutting it into shapes before baking. It has a mildly sweet taste and the lovely nutty flavor of almonds.

These cookies have a delicate texture, slight crispness on the edges and soft inside making them a pleasure to eat. It is usually made during festivals like Christmas and New Year and gives a homemade feel. When you need something simple but still a little special at home, you can bake it.

About Almond Shortbread Cookies

Almond Shortbread Cookies are a variation of the classic shortbread known for its high butter content. Adding almonds makes it even more delicious and gives it a nutty taste which is very pleasant. You can try this recipe when you want a simple cookie and a slightly different taste.

The texture of these cookies is soft and crumbly and becomes slightly crispy on the edges after cooling. Butter plays a big role here as it gives a melt in the mouth feel and soft texture. The almonds add both flavor and mild flavor and balance the softness of each piece well.

There are many variations you can try with this recipe. You can simply make slices and bake the cookies or use cookie cutters for the shapes. You can also add chocolate chips or change the flavor by using vanilla extract, so there are lots of options to try. It has a nice texture which makes it enjoyable with tea or coffee.

I usually make it during weekends or festive times and store it in jars. It keeps well and it is good to have homemade cookies ready to go and they stay good for a few days. The dough can be kept in the refrigerator, you can bake them when needed. These cookies make a great gift idea for Christmas.

Almond Shortbread Cookies Ingredients

• Flour – I used flour for the base. If you want, you can try wheat flour.
• Sugar – Sugar is used which adds sweetness and also helps in a slightly crunchy texture.
• butter -Butter is used at room temperature and it makes the cookies soft and crisp. It gives rich flavor to the cookies.
• Almond – I used whole almonds by soaking, peeling and roasting them before grinding. It gives strong nutty flavor and good texture to the cookies.
• almond essence – Almond essence enhances taste. If you wish, you can replace it with vanilla essence.

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How to Make Almond Shortbread Cookies Step by Step

1. Soak almonds in hot water for 30 minutes, peel them. Fry them for a few minutes until brown spots start appearing here and there. Keep aside to cool.

2. Grind the roasted almonds with sugar (as fine as possible) into a powder and keep aside. In a mixing bowl – add butter.

3.Whisk it, then add almond essence. I used my hand mixer.

4.Add the almond sugar mixture, beat again and then add the flour.

5. Beat it, stop beating when the dough starts coming together. Use a spatula to bring together. Now use your fingers to form a dough, do not knead.

6. Wrap it in cling wrap and keep it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. If you want to cut out and bake the cookies, roll them into logs and refrigerate. I preferred cut-out cookies wrapped between parchment paper. Use any of your favorite cookie cutters.

7. Cut out the shapes, carefully separating them. Gather scraps and roll again, repeating until you run out of dough.

8.Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Arrange cookies on it. I pricked with a fork, but this is optional. Bake in preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn brown. My work was done in exactly 10 minutes. It will be soft when taken out, it will crisp up once it cools so don’t be tempted to overbake.

Cool completely on a wire rack and then store.

Expert Tips

• soaking – I usually soak the almonds in hot water and peel them before toasting. This helps in getting smooth powder and better taste in cookies.
• don’t over mix – After adding the flour, mix gently and when the dough comes together, turn it off. Over mixing may result in tough texture of the cookies.
• chill the dough – It is important to keep the dough in the refrigerator so that it becomes hard. This helps in rolling and shaping the cookies easily.
• cook carefully – Keep an eye on when the edges start to brown. It will become soft when heated but will become crisp when cooled.
• try variations – You can add chocolate chips or dry fruits for variation in this recipe. I also sometimes try it with vanilla flavor for a different taste.

serving and storage

Serve it with tea or coffee for a simple breakfast. It is also good for festive occasions or regular evenings at home. Store in an airtight container and it will stay good at room temperature for a few days.

general questions and answers

1.Can I skip the almond essence?

Yes, you can omit or replace with vanilla essence. It still tastes good but the almond flavor will be slightly less.

2.Can I use ready made almond flour?

Yes, you can add almond flour instead of whole almonds, it saves time and tastes the same.

3. Why do cookies become soft after baking?

This is normal when hot as it will harden after cooling. Don’t overcook it considering it undercooked.

4.Can I prepare the dough in advance?

Yes, you can simply prepare the dough and keep it in the fridge for a day. This helps in giving better shape later.

5.Why are my cookies hard?

It may be overcooked or rolled too thin. Next time bake in less time and keep it a little thicker.

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