Crystallized Ginger Butter Squares
Description
This International sauce features Unsalted butter; cold. It delivers smooth, comforting richness. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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cut into 8 pieces 1/3 c Sugar 1 Extra-large egg yolk 1 c All-purpose flour; PLUS: 1 tb All-purpose flour 1/3 c Chopped crystallized ginger - (1/4-inch bits) In the bowl of an electric mixer,
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cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until smooth, 3 to 4 minutes.
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Add the egg yolk and mix until blended.
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Add the flour, ginger, and orange zest, and mix until combined, about 2 minutes.
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Gather the dough together and place on a large piece of plastic wrap.
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Shape and mold into a 4- by 4 1/2 inch block, 1 inch thick.
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Use the plastic wrap to help shape the sticky dough.
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Wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
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Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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Move a rack to the top third of the oven.
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Line large baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Using a sharp knife, but the block of dough into four 1-inch-wide strips.
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Cut each strip into 1/4-inch-wide slices.
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Place the cookies 1/2 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
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One sheet at a time,
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bake until the cookies are firm and the edges are lightly golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
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Cool on the baking sheets set on wire racks
Nutrition Facts
Servings 72
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 717.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 81.0g125%
- Saturated Fat 51.0g255%
- Cholesterol 215.0mg72%
- Sodium 2.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.1g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.1g
- Protein 0.9g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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