cashew lemon shortbread cookies
The sweetness of cashews, and the sourness of lemons... what could be better. I am a cookie recipe collector I make over 20 different kinds at Christmas time. Trying at least 1 new one ever year. I will be posting my favorites. Hope you enjoy them.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
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yield
Makes 2 1/2 dozen
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup roasted salted cashews
- 1 cup butter softened (2 sticks)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- - additional sugar for sprinkling
How To Make cashew lemon shortbread cookies
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Step 1Preheat oven to 325 degrees
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Step 2Place cashews in a food processor and process until finely ground.
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Step 3Add butter, sugar, lemon extract, and vanilla. Process until well blended.
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Step 4Add flour,1 cup at a time, pulsing until dough is well blended and begins to form a ball.
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Step 5Refrigerate 1 hour or up to 2 weeks.
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Step 6Shape dough into 1 1/2 in balls and roll in additional sugar.
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Step 7Place 2 inches apart on parchment lined or ungreased cookie sheets
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Step 8Wet the bottom of a glass and dip into sugar then flatten dough balls with the glass.
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Step 9Bake at 325 degrees for 17 to 19 minutes till slightly brown on the edges.
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Step 10just an fyi... you can make this recipe with a regular mixer as long as the cashews are pulverized.
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