Almond Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Almond Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

Makes about 2 dozen cookies

• 1 cup slivered almonds
• ¾ cup vegan margarine
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F
2. Grind the almonds in a food processor
3. Add the margarine, sugar, vanilla and salt and process until well blended
4. Add the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, pulsing to combine after each addition
5. Press the mixture into a dough ball
6. Pinch off pieces about 1 inch in diameter and roll into balls
7. Flatten the balls and arrange them on an ungreased baking sheet, about 1 inch apart
8. Bake until golden, about 12 minutes
9. Cool the cookies slightly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely
10. Store in an airtight container

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