Butter Cookie Recipes - Ginger and Butter Squares Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups/300 g all-purpose/plain flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 2 tsp ground ginger

• 1/8 tsp salt

• 1 cup/250 g butter, softened

• 1 cup/200 g granulated sugar

GINGER FROSTING:

• 1/2 cup/125 g butter, cut up

• 1 cup/150 g confectioners'/icing sugar

• 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger

• 1 1/2 tbsp light corn syrup/golden syrup

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C/gas 5. Butter a 10 1/2 x 15 1/2-inch (26 x 36cm) jelly­roll pan.

2. Sift the flour, baking powder, ginger, and salt into a medium bowl. Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until creamy.

3. Mix in the dry ingredients. Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared pan, pressing down lightly.

4. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool completely in the pan on a rack.

5. Ginger Frosting: Melt the butter with the confectioners' sugar, ginger, and corn syrup in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly.

6. Remove from the heat and stir until smooth. Pour the frosting evenly over the shortbread and let stand for 15 minutes. Use a sharp knife to cut into 30 bars.