CHAI SHORTBREAD COOKIES

CHAI SHORTBREAD COOKIES image

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 Tbsp butter, softened
3/4 c powdered sugar
1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
dash freshly ground black pepper
1 Tbsp ice water

Steps:

1. Place sugar and butter in medium bowl; beat with mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. 2. Combine flour and spices. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating at low speed until just combined (mixture will be crumbly). 3. Sprinkle dough with ice water; toss with fork. 4. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a 6-inch log. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or until very firm. 5. Preheat oven to 375°. 6. Unwrap dough logs. Cut each into 18 slices using a serrated knife. Pace circles 2 inches apart on backing sheets lined with parchment paper. 7. Bake 10 minutes. Cool on pans 5 minutes, then cool completely on wire racks.