Christmas Shortbread ( Chocolate Almond Cookies )

Christmas Shortbread ( Chocolate Almond Cookies ) ... Almond flavored shortbread cookies! Just a drizzling of melted chocolate and a sprinkling of chopped almonds turn these simple to make cookies into delicious treats!


Christmas Shortbread ( Chocolate Almond Cookies )
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Makes : 40 cookies, depending on the size and shape 

Ingredients :

• 125 gm.  butter, softened
• 1/2 cup caster sugar
• 1/4 tsp.  almond essence
• 1 cup plain flour
• 1/4 cup cornflour
• Dark chocolate, melted; as required
• Almonds, sliced or finely chopped; as required

Method :

• Preheat oven to 160 C. Line baking tray with baking paper.
• Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and almond essence until light and fluffy.
• Add flours. Stir until well combined.
• Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth.
• Divide dough into 2 portions and shape into discs.
• Roll each dough discs between 2 sheets of baking paper until 1/4 inch thick.
• Using cookie cutters, cut out shapes from dough. Re-roll scraps; repeat the process.
• Place on prepared baking trays, 2" apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until just golden. 
• Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Melt chocolate and put in a zip-lock bag. Cut tip of one corner of the bag and pipe the melted chocolate on top of the cookies. Sprinkle with chopped almonds.
• Alternatively, place melted chocolate in a mug or small bowl. Dip cookies into chocolate to coat half. Allow excess chocolate to drain. Decorate with slivered almonds.
• Place on baking paper and keep aside to set, before serving.

Source : Taste.com.au

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