Almond-Orange Shortbread Recipe

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Almond-Orange Shortbread
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Directions:

  1. In a mixer or food processor bowl, beat butter, sugar, almond extract, and salt until smooth.
  2. With mixer on low speed, add flour and orange zest; mixt until dough forms.
  3. With a wooden spoon, rubber spatula, or your hands, gently mix in almonds.
  4. Cut piece of waxed paper-12 X 6 .
  5. Roll dough into log shape (12 long by 2 1/2 wide and 1 thick. Place on waxed paper and wrap.
  6. Freeze until firm, at least 1 hour and up to 3 months.
  7. (If freezing longer than one day, wrap log again in double layers of plastic film.
  8. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  9. Remove dough from freezer.
  10. With a sharp knife, slice into 1/4 thick slices; place on ungreased baking sheet at leat 1 apart.
  11. Bake until edges just begin to turn golden, about 20 minutes.
  12. DO NOT OVERBAKE.
  13. Cool 5 minutes on sheet; transfer to a rack to cool completely.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 4118.11 Kcal (17242 kJ)
Calories from fat 2196.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 244.01g 375%
Cholesterol 488.05mg 163%
Sodium 1215.74mg 51%
Potassium 1057.19mg 22%
Total Carbs 448.16g 149%
Sugars 237.98g 952%
Dietary Fiber 18.53g 74%
Protein 50.18g 100%
Vitamin C 4mg 7%
Vitamin A 2.3mg 76%
Iron 5.8mg 32%
Calcium 352.4mg 35%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 489.17 Kcal (2048 kJ)
Calories from fat 260.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.98g 375%
Cholesterol 57.97mg 163%
Sodium 144.41mg 51%
Potassium 125.58mg 22%
Total Carbs 53.24g 149%
Sugars 28.27g 952%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g 74%
Protein 5.96g 100%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 76%
Iron 0.7mg 32%
Calcium 41.9mg 35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 101.9
    Points
  • 115
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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