Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Shortbread Cookies for P3



1 1/2 C (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3 1/2 TBSP Sweetleaf Stevia
1 packet stevia
2 egg yolks
2 TBSP Amaretto (almond liquor)
1 tspn each of orange zest & lemon zest(zest is grated rind)
3 cups almond flour
1/4 tspn salt
2 beaten egg whites
Chopped nuts (optional)

1. heat oven to 325
2. line a 17x12x1 jelly roll pan with tinfoil that has been greased. In a large bowl, cream together butter & 3 3/4 TBSP stevia
3. Slowly add egg yolks, & beat well til smooth. Beat in Amaretto, & zest.
4. Stir in almond flour & salt til combined
5. Spread dough out evenly on pan. Grease fingers to pat it out, & then use a spoon to smooth it over.
6. Brush top with egg whites, sprinkle with nuts & the packet of stevia.
7. Bake at 325 for 20-25 mins. Turn off oven & let it sit in there with the door ajar for 15 mns. cut while slightly warm

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