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betty's almond butter ball cookies

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Recipe by
Betty Bramanis
@RecipesandSmallTalk
Sydney

Buttery, sweet and filled with finely chopped almonds and rolled in sugar - perfect for an afternoon treat or served with coffee. An almost shortbread, perfect for gift giving. Note - I always double or triple this recipe

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yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For betty's almond butter ball cookies

  • 1 cup butter
  • 3 tb caster/super fine sugar
  • 1 ts vanilla
  • 2 cups plain flour
  • 1 cup finely chopped almonds (hazelnuts work well too)
  • 1 cup sifted icing/confection sugar for rolling in

How To Make betty's almond butter ball cookies

  • 1
    Pre-heat oven to 180oC/365oF. Prepare 2 baking trays by covering them with baking paper.
  • 2
    In a bowl, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla. Add in the flour and nuts and stir through. Shape into cherry sized balls and place on the baking paper.
  • 3
    Bake in the pre heated oven for 15-18 minutes. While hot roll in the sifted sugar and allow to cool completely.
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