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Spicy Shortbread

List of Ingredients

Rich, yet delicate, the perfect snack at coffee or teatime

1/2 Cup granulated white sugar
1 Cup butter (2 sticks)
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon Cinnamon, ground
2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Icing:
1 Cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2-2 1/2 Tablespoons milk


Recipe

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a glass 8" x 8" pan. Beat room temperature butter and sugar together until fluffy, sift in flour and CARDAMOM, VANILLA and ALMOND EXTRACT, mix well. The dough will be on the dry and crumbly side.

Press the dough evenly and firmly into the pan, bake for 30-35 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is firm to the touch. Cut carefully into squares while warm, then let cool in the pan before icing.

To prepare icing; sift sugar into a small bowl. Add VANILLA and ALMOND EXTRACT. Drizzle in milk while mixing with a small whisk or a fork, add milk slowly, enough that you can stop when a good drizzling consistency is reached.

Yield: 24 small squares
Prep. time: 10 minutes
Baking time: 30-35 minutes