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Greek Almond Shortbread Circles

Source: Genius Kitchen(food.com)
Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)108.8324
Energy (kCal)6315.382
Carbohydrates (g)590.4451
Total fats (g)403.9523
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. In a large bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. | 2. Add the 1 cup powdered sugar. | 3. Beat until mixture is fluffy and light in color, scraping side of bowl occasionally. | 4. Beat in egg yolks, brandy, and vanilla until combined. | 5. Using a wooden spoon, stir in flour and almonds until well mixed. | 6. Cover and chill about 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle. | 7. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. | 8. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. | 9. Dip the bottom of a glass in additional powdered sugar and flatten each ball to 1/4-inch thickness. | 10. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until set. | 11. Transfer cookies to a wire rack. | 12. While warm, lightly brush the cookies with rose water (if desired) and sprinkle with additional powdered sugar. | 13. Cool completely on wire rack. | 14. Makes about 84 cookies. | 15. TO STORE: | 16. Layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    butter 1 1/2 cups softened 2052.0 94.28399999999999 64.116 172.8
    sugar 1 cup powdered 466.8 119.72399999999999 0.0 0.0
    egg yolk 2 109.48 1.2206 5.3924 9.0236
    brandy 2 tablespoons - - - -
    vanilla 2 teaspoons 24.191999999999997 1.0626 0.005 0.005
    cake flour 3 1/2 cups 1735.79 374.1539 39.319 4.1237
    almond 1 cup blanched toasted ground 1927.12 0.0 0.0 218.0
    sugar powdered 466.8 119.72399999999999 0.0 0.0
    water 2 tablespoons 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    sugar powdered 466.8 119.72399999999999 0.0 0.0

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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