INGREDIENTS

  • 1 C (230 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • ½ C (96 g) sugar
  • ⅓ C (80 g) crystallized ginger, chopped
  • 1 T (14 g) ginger, grated
  • ½ C (58 g) prepared glazed walnuts, chopped
  • 2 C (250 g) flour
  • ¼ (1 g) tsp salt

GUIDE / INSTRUCTIONS

For the Twin Ginger Shortbread Cookies
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
  • Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes; add crystallized ginger, grated ginger and walnuts, mixing until incorporated.
  • Add flour and salt; beat on low until mixture forms a dough.
  • Using your hands, shape into 1⅓-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Using your fingers, press balls into thick disks.
  • Bake until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
  • Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes; then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store airtight up to 2 weeks.

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You will enjoy this Twin Ginger Shortbread Cookies recipe with both fresh and crystallized ginger.

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