Amaretto Shortbread Cookie

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
• 1 teaspoon amaretto liqueur
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups sliced almonds , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine butter, sugar, orange zest, amaretto, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl; beat using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. With mixer on low speed, add flour and mix until a dough starts to form. Mix in almonds using a spatula. Form dough into a log and freeze for 40 minutes, then place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

3. 3

   Shape dough into small balls and flatten slightly. Place balls 1-inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until edges are golden, about 12 minutes.

4. 4

   Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.