Ingredients for Lime Almond Shortbread
- Caster Sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter
- Egg Yolk
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- Almonds
- Lime, Zest Of
- Lime Juice
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How to Make Lime Almond Shortbread
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large egg yolk until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and ½ cup almond flour. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Zest and juice 2 large limes. Add the zest and 2 tablespoons of lime juice to the dough. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it to about ½ inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters or a knife to cut the dough into your desired shapes.
- Place the cut shortbread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Prick the shortbread pieces with a fork several times.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
33g
Fat
42g
Carbs
7g
