Description
Delight in the rich, buttery flavors of these nostalgic chocolate chip almond shortbread cookies, perfect for sharing moments of love and connection.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Drizzle in the almond extract and stir until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped almonds gently.
- Scoop the dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart. Gently flatten them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil. You can also top with a sprinkle of sea salt before baking for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, shortbread, chocolate chip, almond, dessert, family recipe