Lemon Almond Cookie Brittle
Description
Toasted almonds and lemon are a delicious combo in this quick and easy lemon almond cookie brittle recipe.
Ingredients
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1 cup sliced almonds
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3/4 cup butter
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3/4 cup white sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon lemon extract
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
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1 tablespoon sifted confectioners' sugar, or as needed
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread almonds onto a baking sheet. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2
Bake almonds in the preheated oven until toasted and fragrant, 7 to 8 minutes. Chop almonds.
3
Beat butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for 30 seconds. Add white sugar, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and salt; beat until well combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Stir flour, lemon zest, and 1/2 cup almonds into creamed butter mixture until dough is combined.
4
Press dough evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining almonds over dough, pressing lightly.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden, about 20 minutes. Cool brittle in the dish on a wire rack. Sprinkle confectioners' sugar over brittle; break into chunks.