CANDIED GINGER SHORTBREAD HEARTS

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Categories     Cookies     Dairy     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Summer     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup finely chopped candied ginger
confectioners' sugar for sprinkling the cookies

Steps:

  • In a bowl with an electric mixer cream together the butter, the brown sugar, and the ground ginger until the mixture is light and fluffy and add the flour and the salt. Beat the dough until it is just combined and beat in the candied ginger. Halve the dough, roll out each half 1/4 inch thick between sheets of wax paper, and freeze the dough on baking sheets for 10 to 15 minutes, or until it is very firm. Working with half the dough at a time, remove the top sheets of wax paper and cut out cookies with a 2 1/4-inch heart-shaped cutter. (The dough should be cold so that the cookies retain their shape.) Arrange the cookies 2 inches apart on the baking sheets, bake them in batches in the middle of a preheated 300°F. oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they are pale golden, and transfer them to a rack. Gather the scraps, reroll the dough, and make more cookies in the same manner. Let the cookies cool completely and sprinkle them with the confectioners' sugar, sifted. The cookies keep in an airtight container for 5 days.

Ahmed Ishfaq
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I love the combination of candied ginger and shortbread in these cookies. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and they're perfect for any occasion.


MUHAMMAD TASAWAR SIAL
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These cookies were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth the effort. They were so delicious and festive, and I'm so glad I made them.


Lihle Kobi
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the candied ginger. I'll definitely be making these again for future bake sales.


Vice OG
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're perfect for a sweet treat that's still a little bit sophisticated.


sheey lee
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I'm not a baker, but these cookies were so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. They were so delicious, and I'm so glad I tried them.


Matias The Phantom Fox
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These shortbread hearts were a hit at my holiday party. They were so festive and delicious, and everyone loved the candied ginger flavor. I'll definitely be making these again next year!


M.r Habib
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The candied ginger in these cookies really shines through. It gives them a unique and delicious flavor that I haven't found in other shortbread cookies. I'll definitely be making these again.


David Lloyd
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I used a heart-shaped cookie cutter, and they were perfect for Valentine's Day. My friends and family loved them!


Mdjohir Vai
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I'm not usually a fan of shortbread cookies, but these candied ginger shortbread hearts changed my mind. They were so flavorful and delicious, with the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. I'll definitely be making these again!


Saleshni Kumar
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These shortbread hearts were a delightful treat! The candied ginger added a subtle sweetness and warmth that complemented the buttery shortbread perfectly. I especially loved the heart shape, which made them perfect for Valentine's Day.