Ginger Uniques

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“This is a shortbread. I make it unique by adding 1 tablespoon chopped crystallized ginger to the batter. If you like ginger, you'll love this.” - by Rosina

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon chopped crystallized ginger

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Original recipe yields 3 dozen

Directions

Sift together flour, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
In large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in the cream. Gradually blend in the flour mixture. Stir or work in crystallized ginger. Cover and chill for four hours.
On floured surface, roll out chilled dough to a 9 inch square. Fit it into lightly greased 9 inch square baking pan. Prick it all over with a fork.
Bake in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until lightly colored. Cool in the pan on wire rack. Cut into 2 x 1 inch bars.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (18 total)

Calories
114 cal
6%

Fat
6.1 g
9%

Carbs
13.9 g
4%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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pfaulkner

Feb. 15, 2003

"i love ginger and didn't care for these. My family hates ginger and LOVED these. go figure. very easy to make...." See more"

chinabiker

Nov. 1, 2012

"This was delicious. I doubled the crystallized ginger and next time would not put in the refrigerator at all, as that dried out the dough...." See more"

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