Almond Lemon Shortbread Recipe

Name: Almond Lemon Shortbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dry Ingredients; 1/2 cup almonds, toasted; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cornmeal; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Wet Ingredients; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest or 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Dry Ingredients
1/2 cup almonds, toasted
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest or 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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1.In a food processor, pulse the almonds until they are a course crumb similar to panko.
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2.Add cormeal, flour and salt to mixture and pulse 3-5 times more to combine it well with the almonds.
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3. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar. After it is creamed, add the extracts, juice and zest.
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4. Add in the dry ingredients in 2-3 batches and beat until just mix. DO NOT OVERMIX!
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5. Refrigerate the dough for 10-15 minutes. Five minutes before taking the dough out of the fridge, preheat over to 350 F degrees. Using a 2 tsp scoop drop 12-15 cookies onto a sheet and then flatten them slightly with a moist palm.Bake for 10-12 minutes.
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TIP: If your oven tends to burn things, I suggest lining your sheet with aluminum first and then parchment.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dry Ingredients, 1/2 cup almonds, toasted, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornmeal, and more.

Yes, Almond Lemon Shortbread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Almond Lemon Shortbread

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