Name: Cranberry Almond Shortbread Sticks
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 250 g butter chopped; 50 g ground almonds; 1/2 cup caster sugar; 2 cup plain flour sifted; 1/2 cup Craisins dried cranberries; 275 g white chocolate melts

by marlsjduf Last updated on 01/16/2024

Shortbread with a difference. A great recipe for Christmas. - marlsjduf

Ingredients

250 g butter chopped
50 g ground almonds
1/2 cup caster sugar
2 cup plain flour sifted
1/2 cup Craisins dried cranberries
275 g white chocolate melts

Method

Step 1

Beat butter and sugar until light and creamy.
Step 2

Add sifted flour, ground almonds and craisins and beat until mixture begins to come together.
Step 3

Turn dough onto floured surface and knead gently to form a smooth ball.
Step 4

Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Step 5

Roll half tablespoons of mixture into logs and place on oven trays lined with baking paper.
Step 6

Bake at 160C for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Step 7

Leave on trays for 5 minutes, before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
Step 8

Melt white chocolate in microwave on medium for 2 minutes.
Step 9

Dip half of biscuit into chocolate or drizzle chocolate over biscuits, using small strong plastic bag with tiny hole cut in corner.