Receta Apricot and Nut Shortbreads
Crisp Shortbreads chocked full of Apricots, Pistachios and Toasted Pecans
Tiempo de Prep: | American |
Tiempo para Cocinar: | Raciónes: 36 |
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- Place the shelled pistachios in the zipper bag and pound til pulverized - set aside
- Chop the pecans and apricots and set aside (Size of the chop is pretty much up to you. It just depends on how big a chunk you want to bite into)
- In mixing bowl, cream butter, salt, Confectioners and the 1/2 cup of regular sugar
- Sift the flour and cornstarch together and gradually add to the batter - mix to combine
- Add the nutmeg and cinnamon and mix to combine
- Remove bowl from the stand and fold in the nuts and apricots
- Turn the dough out onto a sheet of cling wrap and form into a 2" log
- Wrap and chill for 30 minutes
- Preheat Oven to 325
- Place the remaining sugar into a small bowl
- Slice cookies 1/4 inch thick and roll into a ball
- Coat the balls in sugar and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- With your thumb, press down lightly on each ball to form a thumb imprint in the center
- Bake at 325 degrees for 15-18 minutes.
- Remove the sheets from the oven and leave on the pan for 1 minute
- Transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely