Greek Almond Shortbread Circles Recipe

Name: Greek Almond Shortbread Circles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups butter, softened; 1 cup powdered sugar; 2 egg yolks; 2 tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons orange juice; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 3 ½ cups cake flour; 1 cup blanched almond, lightly toasted and finely ground; powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons rose flower water (optional); powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 ½ cups cake flour
1 cup blanched almond, lightly toasted and finely ground
powdered sugar
2 tablespoons rose flower water (optional)
powdered sugar

1
In a large bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
2
Add the 1 cup powdered sugar.
3
Beat until mixture is fluffy and light in color, scraping side of bowl occasionally.
4
Beat in egg yolks, brandy, and vanilla until combined.
5
Using a wooden spoon, stir in flour and almonds until well mixed.
6
Cover and chill about 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle.
7
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
8
Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
9
Dip the bottom of a glass in additional powdered sugar and flatten each ball to 1/4-inch thickness.
10
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until set.
11
Transfer cookies to a wire rack.
12
While warm, lightly brush the cookies with rose water (if desired) and sprinkle with additional powdered sugar.
13
Cool completely on wire rack.
14
TO STORE:
15
Layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover.
16
Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

1538

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups butter, softened, 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 egg yolks, 2 tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons orange juice, and more.

Yes, Greek Almond Shortbread Circles 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.

Greek Almond Shortbread Circles

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