Rosemary Ginger Shortbread

Shortbread originated in Scotland and is a traditional biscuit made with butter, sugar, and flour. The addition of rosemary and ginger in this recipe adds a unique twist to the classic shortbread.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 98 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Rosemary Ginger Shortbread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: British Courses: Any, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 18 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 38 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2520

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-Purpose Flour
• ¹⁄₃ cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 cup Unsalted Butter
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary, finely chopped
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground Ginger
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, ground ginger, and salt.
2. Add the unsalted butter and chopped fresh rosemary to the dry ingredients.
3. Using a fork or pastry cutter, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Gather the dough together and shape it into a disk. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to a 1/4-inch thickness.
7. Use cookie cutters or a knife to cut the dough into desired shapes.
8. Place the cut-out cookies onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 1 inch apart.
9. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.
10. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
11. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 210kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13g20%

Total Carbohydrate 21g8%

Sugars 7g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.