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Coffee Shortbread Recipe

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Ingredients

1/4 c dried cranberries .
1 tbsp ground coffee, toasted .
1 1/2 c butter .
1 egg, beaten (egg wash) .
1 c granulated sugar .
1/4 c brewed coffee, room temperature (A dark roast gives the best flavour, but use what you have on hand.) .
1/4 c dried cranberries, sliced (optional) .
2 1/2 c all-purpose flour .
1 tbsp granulated sugar

Directions

Step #1 Set aside 1/4 c of your morning coffee to cool.
Step #2 Spread the ground coffee on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, bake in oven at 350 F for about 6 mins, or until toasted.
Step #3 Cool to about room temp.
Step #4 Cream the butter & sugar together, then add the brewed coffee.
Step #5 Add the flour, toasted coffee grounds & sliced cranberries, if using, mixing until it is all mixd.
Step #6 Be careful not to overwork the dough.
Step #7 Roll out the dough to a 1/2 inch thickness.
Step #8 Cut into any shape using cookie cutters.
Step #9 Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Step #10 Brush the cookies with the egg wash, sprinkle with sugar & press a dried cranberry into the center of each cookie.
Step #11 Bake at 300F F for approximately 20 mins.
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