Michelle Obama's Shortbread Cookies Rezept

A White House-worthy recipe! Inspired by a family friend's submission to Family Circle's presidential cookie bake-off, these melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies are unbelievably addictive. Imagine the delicate buttery crumbles, the hint of almond amaretto, and a delightful sweetness – they're the perfect addition to your holiday baking and guaranteed to become a family favorite. Get ready for requests from friends, coworkers, and family after just one bite! This recipe is so easy to follow, even novice bakers will master this irresistible treat.

Vorbereitung 20 Min.
Kochzeit 65 Min.
Kalorien 884.4 kcal
Eiweiß 15g
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Zubereitung von Michelle Obama's Shortbread Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Line a 17 x 12 x 1-inch baking pan with nonstick foil, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 2 large egg yolks, one at a time, until well combined.
  5. Stir in 1 tablespoon of amaretto and the zest of 1 lemon.
  6. Gradually add 3 cups all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon salt, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan, pressing it down to create an even layer.
  8. In a small bowl, lightly whisk 1 large egg white.
  9. Brush the top of the dough with the egg white.
  10. Sprinkle evenly with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar.
  11. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  12. Turn off the oven and let the cookies cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 15 minutes.
  13. Carefully lift the cookies from the pan using the foil overhang. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

217g

Fat

148g

Carbs

36g

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Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von Michelle Obama's Shortbread Cookies?

Michelle Obama's Shortbread Cookies dauert insgesamt etwa 85 Minuten – ungefähr 20 Minuten Vorbereitung und 65 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat Michelle Obama's Shortbread Cookies?

Michelle Obama's Shortbread Cookies hat etwa 884.4 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 15 g Eiweiß, 36 g Kohlenhydraten und 73 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für Michelle Obama's Shortbread Cookies?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für Michelle Obama's Shortbread Cookies sind Unsalted Butter, Sugar, Egg Yolks, Amaretto, Orange Zest, Lemon Zest. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.

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