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This Skillet Almond Shortbread is easy to make and pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea. The buttery shortbread base is packed with hints of almond and bakes up thick, chewy, and full of flavor!

Skillet Almond Shortbread

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This Skillet Almond Shortbread is easy to make and pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea. The buttery shortbread base is packed with hints of almond and bakes up thick, chewy, and full of flavor!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword shortbread recipe, skillet recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 slices
Calories 269
Author Gayle

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ cup sliced almonds for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 10-inch cast iron skillet with aluminum foil and grease with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add 1 cup sugar and melted butter. Stir to combine.
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer with fitted paddle attachment. Add flour, 1/2 cup at a time, followed by salt. Add almond extract and stir well.
  • Pour batter into prepared skillet. Top with remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar and sliced almonds.
  • Bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until top is slightly golden.
  • Let cool completely in skillet before using the foil to lift the shortbread from skillet.
  • Cut into slices.

Notes

From Trisha Yearwood via Food Network

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 394IU | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg