Recipes Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Almond Dessert Recipes Almond Shortbread II 3.9 (12) 12 Reviews 3 Photos Quick, easy almond shortbread cookies that can be prepared ahead of time and taken from the fridge to bake in only 15 minutes. Melt in the mouth. You can decorate the shortbread with almond slivers instead of whole almonds, if you like. Submitted by Linda-Jane Copley Updated on July 14, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 3 Servings: 18 Yield: 16 to 20 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 18 servings 1 ⅛ cups butter 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1 cup cornstarch 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ cup almond meal 20 almonds Directions In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and confectioners' sugar until very light. Gradually add the cornstarch, all purpose flour and nutmeg. Stir until well blended. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead for a few turns. Divide the mixture into 2 parts. Roll each part into a roll about 6 inches (15 cm) long. Wrap the rolls in plastic wrap or wax paper, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. These can be refrigerated for up to 1 week. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Unwrap the rolls and slice into 1/2 inch thick slices. Place onto the prepared cookie sheets. Gently press an almond onto the top of each cookie. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. When cookies are cooled, store in an airtight tin to preserve crispness. I Made It Print 22 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 199 Calories 13g Fat 19g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 18 Calories 199 % Daily Value * Total Fat 13g 17% Saturated Fat 8g 38% Cholesterol 31mg 10% Sodium 83mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 19g 7% Dietary Fiber 1g 2% Total Sugars 7g Protein 2g 3% Calcium 12mg 1% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 34mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.