Zaz's Oatmeal Shortbread

This deliciously different variation on shortbread features oats and walnuts.

• Calories: 73 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• ½ cup finely chopped walnuts
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup unsalted butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Roll about 1 tablespoon of dough into a ball. Flatten dough on cookie sheet with a fork and bake for 8 to 12 minutes.