Lemon Almond Cookie Brittle

Toasted almonds and lemon are a delicious combo in this quick and easy lemon almond cookie brittle recipe.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 130 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup butter
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 ½ teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon sifted confectioners' sugar, or as needed (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Bake almonds in the preheated oven until toasted and fragrant, 7 to 8 minutes. Chop almonds.

Step 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.

Step 4

Press dough evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining almonds over dough, pressing lightly.

Step 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.