Ginger and Spice Shortbread Diamonds

Easy to make, perfect balance of flavors, and can last for several days.

The texture can be too crumbly for some people’s preference.

Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and reduces muscle pain. A study also found that nutmeg may improve brain function and alleviate anxiety.

	10 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter
	1/2 cup powdered sugar
	1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
	5 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
	1 teaspoon vanilla extract
	1/2 teaspoon clove
	1/2 teaspoon allspice
	1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	additional powdered sugar ( optional )

1.	Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2.	Cut the butter into small cubes.
3.	In a bowl, combine the butter and powdered sugar.
4.	Add flour, ginger, vanilla extract, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, and salt.
5.	Work the butter mixture and flour mixture together with your hands to form a crumbly dough.
6.	Press the dough evenly into an 8-inch square baking pan lined with parchment.
7.	Cut the dough into small diamond shapes.
8.	Bake the shortbread for about 35 minutes until golden.
9.	Sprinkle powdered sugar on top while it is still hot.
10.	Let it cool down to room temperature before removing it from the baking pan.