Subj : BH&G 3661
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From : Dave Drum
Date : Thu Aug 19 2021 11:16:42

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      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
  
  Better Homes & Gardens | September 2017
  
  MM Format by Dave Drum - 21 September 2017
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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