Spicy Shorties

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Process the oats briefly in a food processor, just to break them up slightly.

3. 3

   Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add the salt, spices and oats. Work in all the flour well, and mix in the fresh and candied ginger.

4. 4

   Press the dough into a 9x12 pan and score the surface in squares as you would with shortbread. (You can make any shape you like but these are rich, so smaller pieces are best.) Bake until surface is lightly browned, 30-35 minutes. Baking them longer will result in a drier, crisper cookie (which is also nice).

5. 5

   Remove and cut through along the score lines, then set aside to cool. (These freeze well.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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