SALLY'S CHRISTMAS SHORTBREAD

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My sister Sally is an excellent cook and this shortbread is one of my favorite things to bake during the holidays. It smells fantastic and tastes wonderful with a hot cup of coffee.

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons orange zest
2 tablespoons ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Beat butter, brown sugar, orange zest, ginger and cloves until fluffy.
  • Stir in baking soda and flour.
  • Divide dough in half.
  • Press into (2) 8" round ungreased baking pans.
  • Bake in a 350 degree fahrenheit oven for 25 minutes or until the tops are dry and cracked, and the edges are slightly higher than the center.
  • Cool in the pans for 5 minutes.
  • Cut into wedges.
  • Prick each wedge with the tines of a fork.
  • Cool and dust with confectioner's sugar.
  • Store tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.7, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 86.4, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 13.3, Protein 1.8

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