CARDAMOM GINGER CRUNCH

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Taken from SAVEUR .com and posted for ZWT. "SAVEUR kitchen assistant Victoria Ross makes these glazed shortbreads, which get their spicy kick from ground cardamom and ginger, for afternoon tea in her native New Zealand."

Provided by alligirl

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 48 2 inch squares, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups unsalted butter, softened (plus more for greasing)
1 cup sugar
3 cups flour, sifted
11 teaspoons ground ginger
3 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons golden syrup (or dark corn syrup)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°. Grease a 9" x 13" baking dish; set aside.
  • Put 18 tablespoons butter and sugar in a large bowl; beat with a handheld mixer on medium until fluffy.
  • Add flour, 3 teaspoons ginger, 1 teaspoons ground cardamom, baking powder, and 1 teaspoons salt; mix until incorporated but still crumbly.
  • Transfer mixture to reserved dish; press flat with your hands.
  • Bake until shortbread is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Let cool.
  • In a 1-qt. saucepan over medium heat, combine remaining butter, ginger, cardamom, and salt and the confectioners' sugar and syrup.
  • Bring to a boil and pour over shortbread; cool.
  • Cut into 2" rectangles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.8, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 90.1, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 8.2, Protein 0.9

Q R T FREE FIRE
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I'll have to give this recipe a try. It sounds interesting.


Amponteng Amos
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I'm not sure about this recipe. I'm not a big fan of gingerbread.


oyelami ridwan
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This recipe is on my list to try. I love cardamom and ginger.


Yung Terri
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Hemanta Khadka
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


helen nombuso
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's the perfect holiday treat. My family and friends love it.


Sakhawat Ali 786
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This recipe is a great starting point for creating your own customized gingerbread crunch. I love experimenting with different spices and nuts to create different flavor combinations.


Mahid
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I would make this recipe again, but I would make some changes. I would reduce the amount of sugar, add more spices, and bake it for a shorter amount of time.


Basir Ahmed
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Liam Smithson
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The recipe was a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices, such as cinnamon and nutmeg.


Akinreni Opeyemi
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I found that the recipe took longer to bake than the suggested time. I had to bake it for an extra 10 minutes.


Top Sojib
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This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar by half.


Aisha Magliquian
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I'm not a big fan of cardamom, but I actually really liked this recipe. The ginger and pecans balanced out the cardamom flavor perfectly.


Saroj Mabato
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover gingerbread. I always have some gingerbread cookies left over after the holidays, and this is a great way to use them up.


Yalena Aley
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can easily change the nuts or add different spices to make it your own.


she male
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner like me. I was able to make it without any problems.


Donna Attiva Trading
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


shamol ray
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The combination of cardamom and ginger was perfect, and the crunch from the pecans added a nice texture. I will definitely be making this again.


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