ALMOND SHORTBREAD CUTOUTS

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Almonds give these cookies a special flavor. Use your favorite cookie cutters to make different shapes, then let the kids have a hand in adding the finishing touches. Carole Vogel, Allison Park, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup blanched almonds
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons cold water
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

In a food processor, combine the flour, almonds, sugar and salt; cover and process until almonds are finely ground. Cut butter into cubes; add to processor. Pulse on and off until mixture resembles coarse crumbs., Combine the yolk, water and almond extract. While processing, gradually add yolk mixture; process until dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out half of the dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut into desired shapes with floured cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough. , Bake at 325° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.