GINGER UNIQUES

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This is a shortbread. I make it unique by adding 1 tablespoon chopped crystallized ginger to the batter. If you like ginger, you'll love this.

Provided by Rosina

Categories     Cut-Out Cookies

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup shortening
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon chopped crystallized ginger

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in the cream. Gradually blend in the flour mixture. Stir or work in crystallized ginger. Cover and chill for four hours.
  • On floured surface, roll out chilled dough to a 9 inch square. Fit it into lightly greased 9 inch square baking pan. Prick it all over with a fork.
  • Bake in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until lightly colored. Cool in the pan on wire rack. Cut into 2 x 1 inch bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 33 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

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