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                            Almond Shortbread

Recipe By     : Best Loved Foods of Christmas, Pillsbury
Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies                          Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2 1/4  c             All purpose flour -- sifted
     3/4  c             Confectioners' sugar -- sifted
     1/4  ts            Salt
   1      c             Butter
   1      ts            Almond extract
   1      c             Blanched almonds --
                        - ground or finely chopped

Bake at 325°F for 20 to 25 minutes.

Sift together flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt. Cream butter.
Blend in the dry ingredients; mix thoroughly. Stir in almond extract
and ground or finely chopped blanched almonds. If desired, chill for
easier handling. Shape dough into balls, using rounded teaspoonful
for each. Place on ungreased baking sheets; flatten into circles
about 1/2" thick. Flute edges to form scallops. Bake in slow oven
(325°F) for 20 to 25 minutes until light golden brown. Remove from
baking sheets immediately; cool.

Yield: 24 Cookies

Notes: Developed by Ann Pillsbury.


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