Almond Streusel Shortbread

"One of my mother's favorite cookies. She loves them with coffee or tea at night...while my husband eats them for breakfast!"
 
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Ready In:
48mins
Ingredients:
12
Serves:
24
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • STREUSEL: Combine the brown sugar, flour, wheat germ, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  • Cut in the butter to form crumbs.
  • Add sliced almonds; cut in until evenly distributed.
  • SHORTBREAD: Cream the butter and brown sugar until creamy.
  • Add almond extract; blend well.
  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, wheat germ, and almonds; add to butter mixture in two parts.
  • Mix well.
  • Divide dough in half; pat each half into an 8" circle on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Spoon the steusel over the shortbread, pressing it in with your fingers.
  • Cut each circle into 12 wedges; separate them slightly.
  • Bake 18-20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Cool for 3 minutes on the cookie sheets; remove cookies to wire racks and cool completely.

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