Almond shortbread

Output: 20

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time : 9 minutes

Ingredients

• 300ml (1 ¼ cups) almond powder
• 300ml (1 ¼ cups) flour
• 5ml (1 teaspoon) baking powder
• 5ml (1 teaspoon) baking soda
• 2 pinches salt
• 250 ml (1 cup) unsalted butter, soft
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) sugar
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 5 ml (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract
• 2 capfuls rum
• Qs whole almonds

Preparation

1. Preheat oven, rack in center, to 190°C (375°F).
2. In a bowl, combine almond powder, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
3. In a bowl, whisk together butter, sugar and brown sugar until fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs, vanilla and rum.
5. Using a spatula, fold in the dry mixture.
6. Shape dough into small balls.
7. On an ovenproof tray lined with a silicone mat, lightly crush the dough balls, place an almond on top and bake for 9 minutes, until golden brown and the center is soft.