Almond-flavored shortbread cookies

Directions

1. Melt the butter over low heat. ⏱ ≈ 40 min
2. Then, add the sugar and flour, mixing well. ≈ 3 min
3. Once the ingredients have been thoroughly mixed, add the remaining ingredients. ≈ 3 min
4. Preheat the oven to approximately 180 to 200 °C. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
5. Line a baking dish with aluminum foil. ≈ 3 min
6. Place small balls of dough on the paper, leaving enough space between them, and then quickly flatten them with a wet spatula. ≈ 10 min
7. These small balls of dough are called “kletskopjes” (the word “kletskop” means “bald head” in Belgium and has Belgian origins). ≈ 10 min
8. Bake the cookies for 7 to 10 minutes, until they are golden brown but not burnt. ⏱ 10 min
9. Let them cool completely, then carefully remove them from the paper. ⏱ ≈ 20 min
10. Either consume them quickly, or store them in an airtight container to prevent them from becoming hard. ≈ 3 min