Almond Shortbread Cookie Dough 1/2 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup slivered almonds1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, room temperature4 teaspoons vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon almond extract3 cups flour If you have a food processor, process the sugar 30 to 60 seconds until powdery. Transfer to a bowl; add almonds to food processor and process until very finely chopped. Add to bowl.