Decadent Toffee Almond Shortbread Bites
Indulge in these exquisite shortbread bites, infused with the rich flavors of toffee and toasted almonds. Each bite-sized treat is a perfect balance of buttery goodness, sweetness, and a hint of nuttiness. Delight your palate with these delightful morsels, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Shortbread Bites | |
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| 1 1⁄4 | cups all-purpose flour |
| 3 | tablespoons packed brown sugar |
| 1⁄2 | cup butter (no substitutes) |
| 2 | tablespoons finely chopped toasted almonds |
| 2 | tablespoons toffee pieces, slightly crushed |
| coarse sugar (pink and or green) | |
Instructions
Preparation | |
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| 1. | Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). |
| 2. | In a medium mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and packed brown sugar. |
| 3. | Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs and starts to cling together. |
| 4. | Stir in the finely chopped toasted almonds and slightly crushed toffee pieces. Form the mixture into a ball and gently knead until smooth. |
| 5. | On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch. |
| 6. | Using a 1-1/4 to 1-1/2-inch scalloped or round cutter, cut the dough into rounds. Reroll the dough as needed. |
| 7. | Place the rounds 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. |
| 8. | Sprinkle the tops of the rounds with coarse sugar. |
| 9. | Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the bottoms just start to brown and the edges are firm. |
| 10. | Transfer the baked cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 54.7 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 3.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.4 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Sugar | 1.4 g |
Published on Jul 25, 2024 by Luminița