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Lemon Almond Shortbread

Small, crumbly almond rounds with butter and lemon, lightly sweetened with measured sugar.

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Prep: 25 min
Cook & rest: 30 min
Total: 55 min
Servings: 12
Method: Oven

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Ingredients

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Almondsfinely ground220 g
Buttersoftened90 g
Granulated sugarGranulated40 g
Lemon juiceRaw20 g
Vanilla extractPure extract4 g
SaltTable salt2 g

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Heat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a tray. Beat the softened butter and sugar just until creamy.
Mix in the lemon juice and vanilla, then work in the almond meal and salt. Chill the dough for 15 minutes to firm it.
Divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll into balls and flatten to rounds about 5 cm wide and 7 mm thick, leaving space between them.
Bake for 17–22 minutes until lightly golden around the edges. They will still be fragile while hot.
Cool on the tray for 10 minutes, then transfer carefully to a rack and cool fully. Divide into 12 servings.

Kitchen notes

These almond shortbreads are delicate and lightly sweet. Let them cool before handling.

ESTIMATED · PER EQUAL SERVING

What’s in your portion?

Total carbs: 7.5 g
Fiber: 2.3 g
Carbs − fiber: 5.2 g
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 15.2 g
Energy: 174 kcal

Calculated from USDA ingredient records, divided into 12 servings. Includes listed oils, sauces and sides; assumes all cooking fat and juices are eaten. A dash means a nutrient is unavailable. Actual ingredients and cooking losses can change the result.

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Lemon Almond Shortbread

For 12 servings

Fruit & berries

Lemon juiceRaw20 g

Oils & fats

ButterUnsalted90 g

Herbs & spices

SaltTable salt2 g

Nuts & seeds

AlmondsPlain220 g

Sauces & pantry

Granulated sugarGranulated40 g
Vanilla extractPure extract4 g

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