Almond Shortbread Cookies with Amaretto
Delicate almond-flavored shortbread cookies with a hint of amaretto liqueur, topped with sliced almonds for a delightful crunch. Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup finely ground almonds 1/4 teaspoon salt Sliced almonds, for topping Instructions: Melt the butter and mix it with the sugar in a bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy Mix the butter with the amaretto liqueur and almond extract Combine well by mixing A separate bowl holds the all-purpose flour, ground almonds, and salt These are mixed together using a whisk Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ones and mix them together until a dough forms Each half of the dough should be rolled into a log about 1 5 inches across Put the logs in the fridge for at least an hour, or until t...