Macadamia and Ginger Shortbread

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 1

Indulge in the Nutty and Spicy Flavor of Macadamia and Ginger Shortbread

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

190

Sugar

10g

Fat

12g

The Macadamia and Ginger Shortbread is a delicious biscuit that combines the rich, buttery flavor of macadamia nuts with the spicy aroma of ginger. This biscuit is perfect for those who love to indulge in sweet treats but also crave a little bit of spice. This biscuit is quick and easy to make, and is ideal for serving at afternoon tea or as a snack on the go. The texture of the biscuit is crumbly and melts in your mouth, making it hard to resist just one. These biscuits are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 180C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
2.	Finely chop the macadamia nuts and set aside.
3.	In a large bowl, mix the chopped butter and 1/2 cup caster sugar until it becomes creamy.
4.	Add the plain flour, rice flour, finely chopped glace ginger, and macadamia nuts to the bowl.
5.	Mix the ingredients together until dough forms.
6.	Ensure the dough is well-combined and shape it into 2 disks.
7.	Wrap each disk in a plastic wrap and place in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
8.	Unwrap the disks and roll out until 1cm thick.
9.	Cut out the desired shapes using a cookie cutter and place on the baking tray.
10.	Sprinkle a small amount of caster sugar over the top of the cookies.
11.	Place the tray in the oven and bake for 18-20 mins or until golden.
12.	Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

PROS

The Macadamia and Ginger Shortbread is a rich, buttery biscuit with a delightful combination of nutty and spicy flavors.

These biscuits are quick and easy to make and are perfect for serving with tea or coffee.

CONS

The biscuit contains a lot of sugar and fat, so enjoy them in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Macadamia nuts are an excellent source of healthy fats and protein and contain many essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B1, magnesium, and iron.
Ginger has been known to have anti-inflammatory properties and can help with digestive issues such as nausea and vomiting.
However, this biscuit should be consumed in moderation to avoid consuming excess fat and sugar.

	100 g macadamia nuts
	250 g butter ( chopped )
	1/2 cup caster sugar
	2 cups plain flour
	1/2 cup rice flour
	125 g glace ginger ( finely chopped )
	1 tablespoon caster sugar ( extra to sprinkle )