Strawberry Shortbread
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Many people think shortbread is only for Christmas, but this fruity version proves the opposite. In fact, these little treats add a burst of springtime to the sweet tray.
Servings: 45
Ingredients:
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per cookie: about | - |
| cal | 63 |
| pro | trace |
| total fat | 3 g |
| sat. fat | 2 g |
| carb | 9 g |
| fibre | trace |
| chol | 8 mg |
| sodium | 22 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| iron | 1% |
| vit A | 3% |
| folate | 4% |
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3/4 cup (175 mL) butter, softened
1/3 cup (75 mL) instant dissolving (fruit/berry) sugar
1/2 tsp (2 mL) vanilla
Pinch salt
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour
Glaze:
2 tbsp (25 mL) strawberry jam
1 cup (250 mL) icing sugar
4 tsp (20 mL) milk
2 drops red food colouring
2 tbsp (25 mL) coarse sugar
Preparation:
In bowl, beat butter with sugar until fluffy. Beat in vanilla and salt. Stir in flour.Between waxed paper, roll out dough to 1/4-inch (5 mm) thickness. Using 2- or 3-inch (5 or 8 cm) decorative cookie cutter, cut out shapes. Freeze on parchment paper–lined rimless baking sheets for 10 minutes or until firm.
Bake in centre of 300°F (150°C) oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until firm to the touch and slightly golden around edges. Transfer to racks; let cool.
Glaze: Strain jam through fine sieve into large bowl to remove pieces of strawberry. Beat in icing sugar, 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the milk and food colouring, adding up to 1 tsp (5 mL) more milk to make spreadable if necessary.
Spread glaze over tops of cookies. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Let stand for about 4 hours or until glaze is set. (Make-ahead: Store in airtight container for up to 2 days.)
Bake in centre of 300°F (150°C) oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until firm to the touch and slightly golden around edges. Transfer to racks; let cool.
Glaze: Strain jam through fine sieve into large bowl to remove pieces of strawberry. Beat in icing sugar, 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the milk and food colouring, adding up to 1 tsp (5 mL) more milk to make spreadable if necessary.
Spread glaze over tops of cookies. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Let stand for about 4 hours or until glaze is set. (Make-ahead: Store in airtight container for up to 2 days.)
Source
Canadian Living Magazine: May 2008
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