Almond Mocha Shortbread Recipe - Los Angeles Times

Almond Mocha Shortbread Recipe - Los Angeles Times

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Almonds, cacao nibs, coffee and toffee bits combine in these nutty, buttery shortbread bars inspired by Almond Roca candies.

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Ingredients

  • 255 grams (9 ounces; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 398 grams (14 ounces; 2 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 204 grams (7 ounces; 1 cup) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cold whole milk
  • 103 grams (3 1/2 ounces; 1 cup) sliced almonds, roughly chopped
  • 61 grams (2 1/4 ounces; 1/2 cup) cacao nibs
  • 227 grams (8 ounces; 1 1/2 cups) toffee bits, such as Heath
  • 3 tablespoons matte white sugar snowflakes or pearl sugar, for decorating

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