Save Tender, buttery shortbread wedges studded with tart dried cherries and fragrant almond flavor< crisp at the edges, melt-in-your-mouth at the center, and ready in under an hour with no chilling required.
This recipe is a family favorite that I often make when guests come over because of its simplicity and delicious taste.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour: Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar: Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt: Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened: Wet Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon pure almond extract: Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (70 g) dried cherries, coarsely chopped: Mix-ins & Topping
- 1/3 cup (35 g) sliced almonds: Mix-ins & Topping
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling): Mix-ins & Topping
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Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
- Step 3:
- Add softened butter and almond extract. Using a pastry cutter or fingertips, work butter into the dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs and holds together when pressed.
- Step 4:
- Fold in chopped dried cherries and 1/4 cup of the sliced almonds.
- Step 5:
- Press dough evenly into the prepared pan. Smooth the surface and score into 8 wedges with a sharp knife (do not cut through).
- Step 6:
- Sprinkle remaining sliced almonds and coarse sugar over the top, pressing gently to adhere.
- Step 7:
- Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until pale golden at the edges and set in the center.
- Step 8:
- Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Re-cut wedges along score lines. Let cool completely before lifting out and serving.
Save My family loves enjoying these wedges during holiday gatherings, often paired with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
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Required Tools
9-inch round cake pan, mixing bowls, pastry cutter or clean hands, sharp knife, parchment paper
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), dairy (butter), tree nuts (almond extract, sliced almonds). Check dried cherry packaging for possible sulfites or cross-contamination.
Nutritional Information
Calories 295, Total Fat 16 g, Carbohydrates 35 g, Protein 3 g per serving
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These cherry almond shortbread wedges are perfect for any occasion and impress with both their flavor and texture.
