Zaz's Oatmeal Shortbread
Description
This deliciously different variation on shortbread features oats and walnuts.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
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2 cups rolled oats
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 egg
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and white and brown sugars. Add egg, almond and vanilla extracts and stir well. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt and baking soda. Stir into butter mixture, and mix until well blended. Stir in chopped nuts and oats.
3
Roll about 1 tablespoon of dough into a ball. Flatten dough on cookie sheet with a fork and bake for 8 to 12 minutes.