MC
Meyer CanadaServings:
20 portions
Prep time:
00:10
Cook time:
00:15
By Sally James
Who’d have thought you could make a rich mouth melting shortbread with no butter or butter substitutes – enter the wonderful macadamia! Its texture and flavor are all it takes to make this shortbread buttery rich, with a delightful subtle crunch and nutty flavor – and much healthier with the macadamia’s high content of monounsaturated oils.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw macadamias
- 1 cup all-purpose unbleached flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch or rice flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp ginger optional
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly oil or line baking tray with parchment paper.
- Place the macadamia nuts, flour, sugar and ginger in a food processor and process to a fine powder.
- Add the egg and vanilla and pulse a couple of times.
- Gradually pour in the milk while pressing the pulse button until mixture just starts to come together.
- Transfer to a floured board and knead gently to a smooth dough.
- Shape dough into bite-sized balls, place on non-stick or lined baking tray and press gently with a fork.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown on base. Cool on a wire rack before placing in sealed containers to store in a cool dark place for up to a month.
