Almond Shortbread Biscuits

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Shortbread-like biscuits -- This recipe was given to my Great Aunt when she lived in Scotland, by a friend who worked in a bakery in Leven Fife. It is based on the standard short bread recipe.

Time to Prepare this Recipe 20 minutes Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 15 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 819 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 20 biscuits suggest servings
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Ingredients

4 ounces butter
2 ounces margarine
8 ounces brown sugar
3 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose
3/4 cup almonds flaked
1 small egg

Directions

Rub butter and margarine into the flour. Add sugar, beaten egg and almonds. Knead the mixture thoroughly.

Form mixture into an oblong shape about two inches square at the end. Wrap in silver foil and leave in the refrigerator over night.

Cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices using a serrated knife. Place on greased baking sheet and cook for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees F.

NOTES:

* Yield: 20 biscuits.

: Difficulty: easy to moderate.

: Time: 10 minutes preparation, overnight wait, 15 minutes baking.

: Precision: measure the ingredients.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 189g
Amount per Serving
Calories 819 39% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.0g55%
 Saturated Fat 17.0g83%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 100mg33%
Sodium 342mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 113.0g38%
 Dietary Fiber 3.0g11%
 Sugars 35.0g
Protein 12.0g24%
Vitamin A 25%  Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 6%  Iron 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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