• BH&G 3661

    From Dave Drum@1:229/452 to All on Thu Aug 19 11:16:42 2021
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    Title: Shortbread Pizza Cookie - Part 1
    Categories: Five, Citrus, Desserts
    Yield: 12 Servings

    2 1/2 c All-purpose flour
    1/3 c Granulated sugar
    1 c Butter
    2 ts Fine shredded orange or
    - lemon peel (opt)

    Set oven to 325ºF/165ºC.

    In a large bowl stir together flour and sugar. Using a
    pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles
    fine crumbs and starts to cling. If desired, stir in
    orange peel. Using your hands, form mixture into a ball
    and knead until smooth. Slightly flatten ball.

    Place dough on an ungreased cookie sheet and cover with
    waxed paper. Roll dough into a 10-inch circle; remove
    waxed paper. Crimp dough to make a scalloped edge. Cut
    circle into 12 wedges; leave wedges in the circle.

    Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until bottom just starts to
    brown and center is set. Cut circle into wedges again
    while warm. Cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer
    to a wire rack; cool.

    BROWN SUGAR SHORTBREAD PIZZA COOKIE: Prepare as directed,
    except substitute packed brown sugar for the granulated
    sugar.

    NUTTY SHORTBREAD PIZZA COOKIE: Prepare as directed with
    granulated sugar or brown sugar, except after cutting in
    butter, stir in 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, walnuts,
    cashews, almonds, peanuts, or pistachio nuts.

    CHOCOLATY SHORTBREAD PIZZA COOKIE: Prepare as directed,
    except after cutting in butter, stir in 1/4 cup miniature
    semisweet chocolate pieces or finely chopped semisweet
    chocolate.

    SALTED NUT SHORTBREAD PIZZA COOKIE: Prepare and cool
    Shortbread Pizza Cookie as directed. In a small saucepan
    cook and stir 24 unwrapped vanilla caramels and 2
    tablespoons whipping cream over low heat until smooth.
    Spread shortbread wedges with two-thirds of the caramel
    mixture. Top with two-thirds of a 7-ounce jar marshmallow
    creme, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cocktail
    peanuts or salted cashews and drizzle with the remaining
    caramel mixture.

    TOFFEE CRUNCH SHORTBREAD PIZZA COOKIE: Prepare and cool
    Shortbread Pizza Cookie as directed. Spread wedges with 2
    ounces melted bittersweet or semisweet chocolate.
    Sprinkle with 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans or mixed
    nuts and 1/4 cup almond toffee bits or chocolate-covered
    toffee pieces. If desired, sprinkle with a little coarse
    salt.

    BERRIES & CREAM SHORTBREAD PIZZA COOKIE: Prepare and cool
    Shortbread Pizza Cookie as directed. In a medium bowl
    combine one 8-ounce package softened cream cheese, 1/4
    cup powdered sugar, and 2 teaspoons finely shredded
    orange peel. Spread shortbread wedges with cheese mixture
    mixture. Top with 1 to 1 1/2 cups assorted fresh berries,
    such as raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and/or
    sliced strawberries. Sprinkle with a little powdered
    sugar or drizzle with 2 tablespoons melted seedless
    raspberry jam.

    CONTINUED IN PART 2

    Makes: 12 servings

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