AMARETTO SHORTBREAD COOKIE

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This is a classic Christmas almond shortbread cookie with amaretto.

Provided by Ann

Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Amaretto

Time 1h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
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.
Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 25.6 mg, Sugar 5.3 g