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Tangy Surprise Shortbread Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/4 c dried sweetened cranberries .
  • 1 tsp orange zest .
  • 1/2 c white chocolate chips .
  • 1/2 c powdered sugar .
  • 2 tsps vanilla .
  • 1-2 orange, juice & zest of (1/4 c juice, 1 tbsp zest) .
  • 1/4 c dried apricots, sliced .
  • 1 tbsp Cointreau liqueur or Grand Marnier .
  • 1 1/2 c powdered sugar, sifted .
  • 1/2 c brown sugar, packed .
  • 1 c butter, melted (no substitutions) .
  • Shortbread .
  • 2-3 tbsps orange juice, fresh squeezed .
  • Optional Glaze .
  • 1 1/2 c all-purpose flour .
  • 1 tbsp Cointreau liqueur or Grand Marnier .
  • 1 c cake flour

Directions
  • Step #1 Shortbread:.
  • Step #2 Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Step #3 In a small bowl or c stir this together sliced dried apricots, dried cranberries, cointreau & 1/4 c fresh squeezed orange juice.
  • Step #4 Let sit for 15 mins or more.
  • Step #5 Melt butter in microwave.
  • Step #6 In a large mixing bowl mix melted butter & 1 tbsp of orange zest.
  • Step #7 With an electric mixer on medium speed beat in brown sugar,powdered sugar & vanilla.
  • Step #8 On lowish speed beat in flours 1/2 c at a time, scraping the sides down after each addition until mixture resembles soft crumbs.
  • Step #9 Drain dried fruits & reserve liquid for glaze if desired.
  • Step #10 Stir dried fruits & white chocolate chips into the shortbread dough.
  • Step #11 Press dough evenly into an ungreased 15x10 cookie sheet with 1/2" sides.
  • Step #12 Prick the top all over with a fork.
  • Step #13 Place on the middle rack in preheated oven & bake for 18-22 mins until firm to the touch & very lightly browned around the edges.
  • Step #14 Let cool 5 mins.
  • Step #15 Cut into 48 squares with a sharp knife while it's still warm.
  • Step #16 Optional Glaze:.
  • Step #17 In a small bowl stir this together sifted powdered sugar, orange zest, cointreau & fresh squeezed orange juice until a thick pourable consistency is reached.
  • Step #18 Pour glaze over cooled cut shortbread still in the pan & spread in a thin even layer with a spatula.
  • Step #19 Let glaze harden.
  • Step #20 Lift out squares with a butter knife inserted under the edge of them.
  • Enjoy the Tangy Surprise Shortbread recipe

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