Almond Shortbread

45 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 25 minutes

872 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

2 1/4	cups	flour, all-purpose	, sifted
3/4	cup	powdered sugar	sifted
1/4	teaspoon	salt
1	cup	butter
1	teaspoon	almond extract
1	cup	almonds	blanched, ground or finely chopped

Directions

BAKE at 325 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.

MAKES about 2 dozen.

Sift together flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt. Cream butter.

Blend in the dry ingredients; mix thoroughly. Stir in almond extract and ground or finely chopped blanched almonds.

If desired, chill for easier handling. Shape dough into balls, using rounded teaspoonful for each.

Place on ungreased baking sheets; flatten into circles about 1/2 inch thick.

Flute edges to form scallops. Bake in slow oven (325 degrees) 20 to 25 minutes until light golden brown.

Remove from baking sheets immediately; cool.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 170g

Amount per Serving

Calories 872 61% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 59.0g	90%
Saturated Fat 30.0g	151%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 122mg	41%
Sodium 476mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 77.0g	26%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	19%
Sugars 20.0g
Protein 13.0g	26%

Vitamin A	28%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	8%		Iron	24%

* 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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