Gourmet Graham Shortbread Crackers
Ingredients: 8
Delight in these homemade graham shortbread crackers, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
| 12 | tablespoons unsalted butter, softened |
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| ½ | cup light brown sugar |
| 2 | tablespoons Lyle's golden syrup (or honey) |
| 1 ½ | all-purpose flour |
| ⅓ | cup whole wheat flour |
| ¼ | teaspoon fine sea salt (or table salt) |
| ¼ | teaspoon ground cinnamon |
| granulated sugar for garnish |
Instructions
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- Preparation of the dough: Begin by sifting the dry ingredients together and setting them aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and luxurious Lyle's golden syrup for 5 minutes. Gently incorporate the dry ingredients just until combined. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and allow it to chill for a minimum of 30 minutes, or up to 2 days.
- Cutting the cookies: Using a rolling pin, carefully roll out the dough between layers of wax paper to an even 1/8-inch thickness. Utilize 1/8-inch wooden dowels as a guide for precision. Cut out desired shapes from the rolled dough and ensure they are well-chilled before transferring them to a sheet pan.
- Baking the cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Arrange the chilled cookie cutouts on a cool parchment or silpat lined sheet pan and generously sprinkle them with granulated sugar. Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 10-13 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool completely before storing in an airtight container, where they will keep fresh for up to 2 weeks.
- Expert's Tip: For precise and consistent results, weigh ingredients like flour and sugar with a digital scale instead of relying on volume measurements. This method ensures the best possible outcome for your gourmet treats.
Jul 19, 2024