Ingredients
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1/2
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2
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1
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2
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2
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2 1/2
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1 1/4
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1 1/2
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1/2
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2
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Directions
Savory Spiced Shortbread Bites, These tasty little cocktail nibbles are irresistible with a nice glass of sherry by a winter fire, and everyone simply loves them I wish I could remember where I found this! Possibly *Gourmet* magazine, years ago? No clue They are more spicy than sweet, but the hint of sugar is just enough I like to make lots of these to keep around for unexpected holiday guests they keep a long time in a cookie tin , I’m wondering if there might be mistakes in this recipe I made them and they were much too spicy for my taste 1 1/4 teaspons of cayenne pepper seems like a lot in 1 1/2 cups of butter and flour I made the recipe again and tripled the amount of butter, sugar, and flour while keeping the rest of the spice ingredients the same I like this version much better!, These tasty little cocktail nibbles are irresistible with a nice glass of sherry by a winter fire, and everyone simply loves them I wish I could remember where I found this! Possibly *Gourmet* magazine, years ago? No clue They are more spicy than sweet, but the hint of sugar is just enough I like to make lots of these to keep around for unexpected holiday guests they keep a long time in a cookie tin
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Steps
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Done
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Beat Butter With Sugar Until Fluffy. Blend All Seasonings Well With Flour, and Add All to the Butter Mixture. Mix With Until Just Combined. |
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2
Done
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on a Lightly Floured Surface, Knead About 8 Times With Hands, Until Dough Comes Together. Add Ice Water as Needed If Dough Is Too Crumbly. Divide Dough Into 4 Equal Pieces. on a Sheet of Wax Paper, Roll Each Piece of Dough Into a 3/4"-Thick Log. Sprinkle Lightly With a Dusting of Cayenne, or a Mix of All the Above Spices If You Like. |
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3
Done
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Wrap Each Log in Wax Paper and Freeze For About 20 Minutes, Until Fairly Firm. |
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4
Done
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Slice About 1/2" Thick and Bake For 15 Minutes at 350. |
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5
Done
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(the Logs Can Be Frozen a Week or More Ahead of Time, but You Will Want to Let Them Soften a Bit Before Slicing, to Prevent Crumbling.). |
