Almond Shortbreads (Kue Putri Salju)

Almond Shortbreads

• 250 gr Butter
• 100 gr Caster sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 200 gr Almond meal, roasted, cooled
• 250 gr plain flour

60 gr Icing Sugar , to dust

1. Preheat oven to 170 Degrees
2. Place butter and sugar in a large bowl, and beat with an electric mixer for 3 mins, until pale and fluffy.
3. Sift flour over bowl, add almond meal and knead for 1 minutes, gently roll a portion onto a lightly floured surface to thickness of 5 mm (1/4 inch), cut out shapes with cutter.
4. Bake for 15-20 mins, or until lightly golden.
5. Allow to cool in the trays.
6. Dust with icing sugar.