Ginger Shortbread Recipe

Name: Ginger Shortbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the cookies; 4 ounces unsalted butter; 2 ounces caster sugar or 2 ounces superfine sugar; 10 ounces all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon baking powder; For Icing; 2 ounces unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons golden syrup or 2 tablespoons honey; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 ounce candied ginger, cut in small pieces (optional); 4 tablespoons powdered sugar or 4 tablespoons icing sugar

Servings: persons

For the cookies
4 ounces unsalted butter
2 ounces caster sugar or 2 ounces superfine sugar
10 ounces all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking powder
For Icing
2 ounces unsalted butter
2 tablespoons golden syrup or 2 tablespoons honey
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 ounce candied ginger, cut in small pieces (optional)
4 tablespoons powdered sugar or 4 tablespoons icing sugar

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["Cream the 4 ozs butter with the sugar.", "Combine flour, 1 tsp. ginger, and baking powder; add to the butter mixture.", "Put into a greased shortbread pan (or a 7-8"" round or square baking pan) and bake at 325 F (170 C) for about 40 minutes or until done.", "While the shortbread is baking, prepare the icing: melt together the butter, ginger, and golden syrup in a saucepan over low heat until blended and smooth.", "Pour the icing over the hot shortbread and let it cool a little.", "When the icing has cooled a bit, decorate the top with pieces of candied ginger.", "Cut shortbread into shapes (wedges or rectangles).", "Cool completely before removing from pan.", "*Note:You may leave out the candied ginger- some may find it too spicy, especially children."]

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the cookies, 4 ounces unsalted butter, 2 ounces caster sugar or 2 ounces superfine sugar, 10 ounces all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Ginger Shortbread 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 Shortbread

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