Ginger and Spice Shortbread Diamonds Recipe

Name: Ginger and Spice Shortbread Diamonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter; ½ cup powdered sugar; 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; 5 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon clove; ½ teaspoon allspice; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon salt; additional powdered sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

10 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter
½ cup powdered sugar
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon clove
½ teaspoon allspice
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
additional powdered sugar (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350*F.
2
LIne an 8 inch square glass baking dish with foil.
3
Blend butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar in processor.
4
Add flour, spices and salt.
5
Process until mixture forms moist clumps.
6
Form mixture into a ball.
7
Transfer to prepared dish.
8
Using waxed paper dipped into powdered sugar as an aid, press out dough evenly indish.
9
Freeze 15 minutes.
10
Using a ruler as a guide, cut dough into 6 equal strips.
11
Turn dish 45 degrees and cut again into 6 strips, creating diamond shapes.
12
Pierce each diamond with a fork.
13
Bake shortbread until golden brown and firm to touch, about 50 minutes.
14
Cool completely in dish on rack.
15
Sift powdered sugar over shortbread if desired.
16
Can be prepared 1 week ahead.
17
Store in an airtight container.

454

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 5 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Ginger and Spice Shortbread Diamonds falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Ginger and Spice Shortbread Diamonds

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