Michelle Obama'S Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Michelle Obama'S Shortbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups sugar, plus; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 egg yolks; 2 tablespoons Amaretto; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 3 cups cake flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 egg white, beaten

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar, plus
2 tablespoons sugar
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons Amaretto
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 cups cake flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg white, beaten

1
Heat oven to 325 degree F. Line a 17 x 12 x 1-inch baking pan with nonstick foil.
2
Cream together butter and 1-1/2 cups of the sugar, and then add egg yolks, beating mixture until smooth.
3
Beat in Amaretto and zest, before stirring in flour and salt.
4
Spread dough evenly into pan, making it smooth and flat as possible.
5
Brush top of dough with egg white; sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Bake at 325 degree F for 25 minutes or until brown.
6
Turn off oven and allow cookies to sit in oven, with door ajar, for 15 minutes. Cut while slightly warm.

1365

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened, 1 1/2 cups sugar, plus, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Michelle Obama'S Shortbread Cookies 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.

Michelle Obama'S Shortbread Cookies

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