almond shortbread snowballs
Ya know those great shortbread cookies that they sell in the metal tins at Christmas time that everyone eats first? Well these are a ton better than those! The toasting almonds make your home smell amazing and the flavor of the finished cookie is ohhhh so good.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Bake
yield
2-3 dozen depending on the size you make them.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- - parchment paper
How To Make almond shortbread snowballs
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350. Bake almonds in a single layer in shallow pan 6 minutes or til toasted and fragrant, stir once half way through. Cool completely. Reduce oven to 325.
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Step 2Process almonds in food processor until finely ground. About 30 seconds.
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Step 3Beat butter at medium speed with electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add vanilla and 1 cup powdered sugar. Beat well. Dough should be crumbly but if it's not, don't worry about it. It's likely due to your altitude and will be crumbly after the next step.
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Step 4Combine flour, salt and almonds: gradually add to butter mixture. Beating until well blended. Shape dough into 3/4 inch balls and place 2 inches apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
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Step 5Bake at 325 for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Cool 10 minutes more and roll in 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
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Category:
Cookies
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#Christmas
Keyword:
#almonds
Keyword:
#shortbread
Keyword:
#Cookies
Diet:
Low Sodium
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Nuts
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