Almond Shortbread Skillet #BacktoSchoolTreats

I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the #BacktoSchoolTreats week recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

This is the easiest and most delicious shortbread recipe ever!!!  Tender cookie flavored with almond paste and topped with sliced almonds, the cookie melts in your mouth and the almonds lend a crunchy texture.

Your kids will be thrilled to come home to a slice of this delicious skillet cookie or to open their lunchbox and find a slice alongside their sandwich and fruit.

Summer is winding down, and we are celebrating with #BacktoSchoolTreats hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures. All week-long 30 bloggers will be sharing 100+ fantastic recipes for both parents and kids, with breakfasts, snacks, desserts, and drinks to get you back in the school routine. Thank you sponsors for providing the prize packages. Don't forget to enter the giveaway below!

I was completely unfamiliar with Taylor & Colledge prior to their #sponsorship of this event.  That's amazing to me because they have been in business since 1897.  Of course,  they are based in Brisbane, Australia so that might explain it.  I am happy to have found them the pastes can be used in place of extracts but you need half the amount and the flavor is much more pronounced.  

The batter goes together quickly.  Spread it into a cast iron pan that has been lined with aluminum foil, sprinkle with some almonds and sugar, and bake until golden brown.

Let's see what the others are sharing today.  Don't forget to drop down past my recipe for the chance to enter the raffle.  The prize list is amazing.

Check out these #BacktoSchoolTreats recipes from our Bloggers:


Back to School Breakfasts:
Breakfast Banana Splits from For the Love of Food
Cherry Muffins from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
Overnight Vanilla Oats in Under an Hour from Culinary Adventures with Camilla

Back to School Snacks:
Easy Caramel Apple Slices on a Stick from Jen Around the World
Vanilla Pudding Cups from Home Sweet Homestead

Back to School Desserts:
Almond Shortbread Skillet from A Day in the Life on the Farm
Back to School Confetti Cookie Bars from The Mandatory Mooch
Berries Vanilla Pies from My Sweet Zepol
Birthday Cake Truffles from Karen's Kitchen Stories
Brown Sugar Milk Tea Popsicles from Simply Healthyish
Cereal Milk Macaron from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
DIY Mini Caramel Apples from Jen Around the World
Funfetti Whoopie Pies from Jolene's Recipe Journal
Mrs. Field's Chocolate Chip Cookies from Comfortably Domestic


Back to School Drinks:
Caramel Apple Cider Punch from Love and Confections
Caramel Cold Brew Coffee from The Redhead Baker
Felix Felicis Potion Smoothies from The Spiffy Cookie
Iced Caramel Latte with Apple Whipped Cream from The Nifty Foodie
Iced Caramel Mocha from Tara's Multicultural Table

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Desserts, Cookies

American

Yield: 12 servings

Author: Wendy Klik

Almond Shortbread Skillet

This is the easiest and most delicious shortbread recipe ever!!! Tender cookie flavored with almond paste and topped with sliced almonds, the cookie melts in your mouth and the almonds lend a crunchy texture.

prep time: 10 Mcook time: 35 Mtotal time: 45 M

ingredients:

• 1 1/2 c. plus 1 T. sugar
• 1 1/2 sticks butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 c. flour
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/2 t. almond paste (I used Taylor&Colledge)
• 1/2 c. sliced almonds

instructions:

How to cook Almond Shortbread Skillet

1. In large bowl of stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, mix together the 1 1/2 cups sugar and butter.  Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each.  Sift the flour and salt over the creamed mixture, add the almond paste and mix until well combined.
2. Spread the batter into a cast iron skillet that has been lined with aluminum foil.  Sprinkle the sliced almonds and 1 Tablespoon of sugar over the top of the batter.  
3. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown and a skewer inserted removes cleanly.
4. When cool, lift from pan using the foil.  Remove foil and place onto serving platter.

NOTES:

Adapted from a recipe by Trisha Yearwood found on Food Network.

Calories
201.43

Fat (grams)
14.74

Sat. Fat (grams)
7.72

Carbs (grams)
14.12

Fiber (grams)
1.00

Net carbs
13.11

Sugar (grams)
1.39

Protein (grams)
3.76

Sodium (milligrams)
199.94

Cholesterol (grams)
61.37

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PRIZE#4 TAYLOR & COLLEDGE

Taylor & Colledge is giving one winner a selection of their gourmet extract pastes, including Organic Vanilla Bean Baking Paste, Lavender Baking Paste, Almond Baking Paste, Coconut Baking Paste, Lemon Baking Paste, and Peppermint Baking Paste. Taylor & Colledge has been making award winning Vanilla products since 1897. As a family owned business, Taylor & Colledge has always been committed to the fair, ethical and sustainable sourcing of Vanilla. Over the years they have pioneered a number of country specific programs to support growers, their families and to make the vanilla industry more sustainable. They have also taken this knowledge and expertise and applied it to their full range of baking pastes. Whether it’s sourcing the finest peppermint (mentha piperita) to make the best Peppermint Oil, or using only real Almond Milk and Oil of Bitter Almond for their natural Almond Extract Paste, Taylor & Colledge is committed to transform your baking with premium quality pastes, made with only the finest ingredients from around the world.  

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