Amaretto Shortbread Cookie by Ann

Amaretto Shortbread Cookie

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Published 11th Jul 2021

This is a classic Christmas almond shortbread cookie with amaretto.

Amaretto Shortbread Cookie 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

Amaretto Shortbread Cookie Cook Instructions

Prep30m
Cook15m
Ready In1h55m
Servings24 servings
  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.
  2. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  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.
  4. Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Amaretto Shortbread Cookie Nutritions

  • 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

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