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Gingerbread Shortbread

Low-sodiumOnion-freeSugar ConsciousGarlic-freeDessert

1 hour

12 cookies

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Shortbread wedges are also known as petticoat tails.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1⁄4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp Gingerbread Spices
  • 2 tbsp icing sugar
  • 1⁄4 tsp Gingerbread Spices

Preparation

  • Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add flour, salt and gingerbread spice, beating until dough forms.
  • Press dough into a 9” springform pan or pie plate. Using a fork, crimp edges, then score into 12 'petticoat tail' wedges with a knife. Prick each with a fork in 3 places. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 325° F (160° C).
  • Bake for 40–45 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes. Leave shortbread in pan and cut into wedges along the scored lines.
  • Sift icing sugar and Gingerbread Spice together over petticoat tails. Do not remove from pan until completely cooled.

Epicure Products Used

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 270, Fat 16 g (Saturated 10 g, 0.5 0 g), Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g (Fiber 1 g, Sugars 15 g), Protein 2 g.