Vanilla Bean Shortbread

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Scrape the insides from one inch of a vanilla bean into a large mixing bowl.

3. 3

   In same bowl, cream butter with sugar and vanilla until smooth.

4. 4

   Add flour and ground almonds and beat until mixture is well combined.

5. 5

   On a floured surface roll out dough to 1/2-inch thickness.

6. 6

   Cut into 2-inch rounds and place 1 inch apart on cookie sheet.

7. 7

   Press 1 almond into center of each cookie and bake about 20 minutes, or until very lightly colored.

8. 8

   Remove to rack and cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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