Shortbread Cookies

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the flour, ground almonds, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

2. 2

   In another bowl, cream the butter with the sugar, water, vanilla, and almond extract using an electric mixer. At low speed or with a wooden spoon, stir in the dry ingredients.

3. 3

   On a work surface, place dough on a sheet of aluminum foil and shape into a 5-cm (2-inch) in diameter cylinder. Close the cylinder, twisting the two ends of the foil. Refrigerate for about 3 hours or until the dough is very firm to the touch.

4. 4

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 190 °C (375 °F). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

5. 5

   Unwrap and place the cylinder on a work surface. Cut into 1-cm (1/2-inch) thick slices and place on the baking sheet.

6. 6

   Bake, one sheet at a time, for about 13 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Cool on the baking sheet.