Greek Almond Shortbread Circles Recipe

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Greek Almond Shortbread Circles
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
827
Calories
Total time
57
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
  2. Add the 1 cup powdered sugar.
  3. Beat until mixture is fluffy and light in color, scraping side of bowl occasionally.
  4. Beat in egg yolks, brandy, and vanilla until combined.
  5. Using a wooden spoon, stir in flour and almonds until well mixed.
  6. Cover and chill about 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle.
  7. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  8. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  9. Dip the bottom of a glass in additional powdered sugar and flatten each ball to 1/4-inch thickness.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until set.
  11. Transfer cookies to a wire rack.
  12. While warm, lightly brush the cookies with rose water (if desired) and sprinkle with additional powdered sugar.
  13. Cool completely on wire rack.
  14. Makes about 84 cookies.
  15. TO STORE:
  16. Layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 827.07 Kcal (3463 kJ)
Calories from fat 458.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.97g 78%
Cholesterol 105.94mg 35%
Sodium 367.57mg 15%
Potassium 906.21mg 19%
Total Carbs 81.53g 27%
Sugars 27.04g 108%
Dietary Fiber 2.41g 10%
Protein 11.48g 23%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 11%
Iron 4mg 22%
Calcium 76.6mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 482.29 Kcal (2019 kJ)
Calories from fat 267.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.72g 78%
Cholesterol 61.78mg 35%
Sodium 214.34mg 15%
Potassium 528.44mg 19%
Total Carbs 47.54g 27%
Sugars 15.77g 108%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 10%
Protein 6.7g 23%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 11%
Iron 2.3mg 22%
Calcium 44.7mg 8%

* 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

  • 20.3
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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