Description
Buttery, tender almond shortbread cookies made with just 5 simple ingredients an easy, classic cookie that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sliced or chopped almonds
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. In a bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- 3. Mix in almond extract until combined.
- 4. Gradually add flour and mix just until a soft dough forms.
- 5. Gently fold in almonds.
- 6. Roll dough into small balls or shape into logs and slice.
- 7. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet.
- 8. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until edges are just lightly golden.
- 9. Cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep cookies tender.
- For extra almond flavor, sprinkle a few sliced almonds on top before baking.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: almond shortbread cookies,5 ingredient cookies,easy shortbread,almond cookies