TOFFEE ALMOND SHORTBREAD BITES

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Delectably light, these Toffee Almond Shortbread Bites have a buttery flavor with an unexpected hint of almond and toffee. Be sure to bake a few of these cookies for each guest.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter (no substitutes)
2 tablespoons finely chopped toasted almonds
2 tablespoons toffee pieces, slightly crushed
coarse sugar (pink and or green)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degree F.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour and brown sugar.
  • Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles fine crumbs and starts to cling.
  • Stir in almonds and toffee pieces. Form the mixture into a ball and knead gently until smooth.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Cut dough using a 1-1/4- to 1-1/2-inch scalloped or round cutter.
  • Reroll dough as needed.
  • Place rounds 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until bottoms just start to brown and edges are firm.
  • Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.7, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 8.1, Sodium 22.4, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.4, Protein 0.7

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