Almond Streusel Shortbread Recipe

Name: Almond Streusel Shortbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1 ½ tablespoons flour; 1 ½ tablespoons toasted wheat germ; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; 1 ½ tablespoons butter, cold; 3 tablespoons sliced almonds; 10 tablespoons butter, softened; ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar; ½ teaspoon almond extract; 1 ½ cups flour; ½ cup toasted wheat germ; ⅔ cup sliced almonds, finely chopped

Servings: persons

¼ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons flour
1 ½ tablespoons toasted wheat germ
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 ½ tablespoons butter, cold
3 tablespoons sliced almonds
10 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 ½ cups flour
½ cup toasted wheat germ
⅔ cup sliced almonds, finely chopped

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["Preheat oven to 325F.", "STREUSEL: Combine the brown sugar, flour, wheat germ, and cinnamon in a bowl.", "Cut in the butter to form crumbs.", "Add sliced almonds; cut in until evenly distributed.", "SHORTBREAD: Cream the butter and brown sugar until creamy.", "Add almond extract; blend well.", "In a small bowl, combine the flour, wheat germ, and almonds; add to butter mixture in two parts.", "Mix well.", "Divide dough in half; pat each half into an 8"" circle on ungreased cookie sheets.", "Spoon the steusel over the shortbread, pressing it in with your fingers.", "Cut each circle into 12 wedges; separate them slightly.", "Bake 18-20 minutes, or until lightly browned.", "Cool for 3 minutes on the cookie sheets; remove cookies to wire racks and cool completely."]

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup firmly packed light brown sugar, 1 ½ tablespoons flour, 1 ½ tablespoons toasted wheat germ, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Almond Streusel 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 Streusel Shortbread

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