SHORTBREAD
By ivlnoonan
Ingredients
- 1 C. Butter_unsalted and at room temperature
- ½ C. Sugar
- 1 teas. Vanilla
- ½ teas. Salt
- 1 ¾ C. Flour
Details
Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 300°
Step 2
Beat butter till creamy. Beat in sugar and vanilla, gradually; continue beating 2 minutes
Step 3
In separate bowl, use fork to stir salt into the flour
Step 4
Using a wooden spoon, beat flour into butter mixture
Step 5
Grease a glass baking dish
Step 6
Turn dough into dish and press evenly with floured fingers
Step 7
Using a fork, prick the dough at ½” intervals
Step 8
Cook on middle rack for approximately 55 minutes or till top is golden
Step 9
Remove to rack and prick again
Step 10
Cut while warm, but COOL in pan
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Chef Tips and Tricks
These salted caramel thumbprint cookies are easy to make and super delicious!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
- 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
- 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup / 150g of flour
- 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
- Salted caramel
- Melted dark chocolate
METHOD:
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In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.
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Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.
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Chill for 30 minutes.
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Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.
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Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.
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Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.
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Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.
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Remove from oven and let cool.
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Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.
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Enjoy!
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