A deliciously different variation on shortbread.
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
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.
Roll about 1 tablespoon of dough into a ball. Flatten dough on cookie sheet with a fork and bake for 8 to 12 minutes.