Almond Shortbread Biscuits

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.

20 minutes Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

819 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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 36.0g	55%
Saturated Fat 17.0g	83%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 342mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 113.0g	38%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	11%
Sugars 35.0g
Protein 12.0g	24%

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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