Rosemary and Toasted-Caraway Shortbread

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   Preheat oven to 350.

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   Toast caraway seeds in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat, tossing occasionally, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

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   Coarsely chop and set aside.

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   Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and salt until very light and fluffy.

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   This will take about 710 minutes

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   Reduce speed to low and add flour, caraway, and 2 teaspoons chopped rosemary; mix just to combine.

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   Dough will look shaggy and a little dry (its not!

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   Press dough into two 8 inch diameter cake pans.

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    Brush with egg, sprinkle with sanding sugar, and top with rosemary leaves.

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    Bake until shortbread is golden brown and sides pull away from pan, about 2025 minutes.

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    Transfer pan to a wire rack; let cool in pan before turning out and cutting into wedges or bars.

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    DO AHEAD: Shortbread dough can be made 1 month ahead; wrap tightly and freeze.

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    Shortbread can be baked 1 week ahead; store wrapped tightly at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.