Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup almond meal
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, almond meal, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and roll it out to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut into desired shapes and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Let cool, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For best results, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling.
- Experiment with different shapes and sizes for a fun presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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