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Lemon and Vanilla Scottish Shortbread with Lemon and Almond

Name: Lemon and Vanilla Scottish Shortbread with Lemon and Almond
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Scottish
Ingredients: 200 g unsalted butter, cold; 100 g caster sugar; 250 g plain flour; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 tsp almond extract; 100 g sliced almonds; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

A classic combination of lemon zest and vanilla for a balanced, sweet, and citrusy flavor.

32 minutes8 servings

Method

Before mixing flour, add lemon zest and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar, then proceed as instructed.
Preheat oven to 170°C (325°F).
In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until pale.
Mix in flour, lemon zest, and almond extract.
Press dough into a lined baking tray, top with almonds, and bake for 25 minutes.

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