MAPLE GLAZED BACON AND CHIVE SHORTBREAD

Maple Glazed Bacon and Chive Shortbread image

Savoury-salty-sweet bacon shortbread squares with hints of chive and maple are delicious served alone as an appetizer or added to a cheese plate.

Provided by Gay Lea Foods Co-operative(R)

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Gay Lea Foods Co-operative®

Time 1h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted Gay Lea Butter, softened
2 tablespoons icing sugar
Pinch salt
½ cup chopped, crispy bacon
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons rice flour
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

Steps:

Grease an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan; reserve. In a large bowl, beat the butter with the sugar and salt using an electric mixer, for 2 minutes or until light and fluffy.
Add the bacon and chives; mix until evenly distributed. Combine the all purpose flour with the rice flour. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture; stir until just combined.
Press the dough, in an even layer, into the prepared pan. Cover and chill for 30 minutes or until firm.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).
Lightly score the dough with a knife into 16 squares (do not cut all the way through the dough). Brush the top with maple syrup.
Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until set and lightly golden. Immediately cut through the scored wedges. Transfer pan to a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 24.9 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 139.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g