Sally’s Christmas Shortbread

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 6
Sally's Christmas Shortbread recipe made with dark brown sugar and orange zest.
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

1 hr

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter , softened
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons orange zest
2 tablespoons ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
confectioners ' sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
180
Sugar
8g
Fat
10g
Sally's Christmas Shortbread is a holiday classic that combines traditional shortbread ingredients with festive holiday flavors. The dark brown sugar adds a rich caramel flavor while the orange zest and ginger add a bright holiday twist. The dough is pressed into a baking dish and baked until golden brown and crisp. This is a great recipe to make ahead of time and share with friends and family.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 325F.
2.In a large bowl, cream the butter, dark brown sugar, orange zest, ginger, and cloves until smooth.
3.In a separate bowl, mix the baking soda and all-purpose flour. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture.
4.Pat the dough into a 9x13-inch baking dish and sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.
5.Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
6.Cool in the pan before slicing and serving.

PROS

This shortbread has a great texture and a unique holiday flavor.
It stores well in an airtight container for several days.

CONS

The recipe calls for some specialty ingredients that may not be available in all areas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While shortbread is not particularly healthy, the orange zest adds a boost of vitamin C to the dish.

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