Ginger Shortbread Cookies
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped
- In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, ground ginger, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts and crystallized ginger.
- Shape into two 10-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
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- Bake at 350u0b0 for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
butter, sugar, flour, ground ginger, baking powder, salt, walnuts, crystallized ginger
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/ginger-shortbread-cookies/ (may not work)