Spiced Shortbread Cookies Recipe - classic shortbread cookie made with half the sugar and spiced with cinnamon, cloves and ginger.
This recipe makes approximately two dozen cookies. It will vary depending on the cookie cutter. The calorie amount is per cookie.www.crunchycreamysweet.com
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Set aside.
In a food processor or blender, combine flour, powdered sugar, Stevia and salt. Pulse a few times.
Add butter, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves and ginger. Pulse until the dough starts to come together.
Place dough onto a sheet or parchment paper. Form it into a smooth ball. Press down to form a disk.
Cover with another sheet of parchment paper. Roll out into a ⅛" thick disk.
Place in the fridge to chill for 10 minutes.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Cut out cookies and place on a prepared baking sheet. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes OR until the cookies are golden brown and dry.
Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer onto a cooling rack.
Notes
To make ahead: after shaping the dough into a disk, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, then place in ziploc bag. Store in freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to use, thaw out in fridge, then roll out, cut out cookies and bake.