RUM-RAISIN SHORTBREAD COOKIES

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Cookies and Tarts, Week 12, April 12th You can use any sort of dried berry you want for these. The recipe calls for dried currants, but you can use raisins, golden raisins, cherries, even blueberries. You can even experement with different rums. (and don't be afriad to splash a little extra of that soaking liquid into your...

Provided by Jordan Falco

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 c dark rum
1 c dried currants
2 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 c confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp finely grated orange zest
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
3/4 c finely shredded unsweetened coconut
1 tsp coars salt

Steps:

  • 1. Combine rum and currants; cover, and let stand at room temperature overnight. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons rum.
  • 2. Beat butter, sugar, and orange zest with a mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes. Add vanilla and reserved rum, and beat until combined. Reduce speed to low. Add flour, coconut, and salt, and beat for 3 minutes. Stir in currants.
  • 3. Form dough into 2 logs, each about 1 1/2 inches in diameter; wrap in parchment and refrigerate 1 hour (or up to 3 days).
  • 4. Preheat oven to 325F. Remove parchment. Slice logs into 1/4 inch thick rounds, and space about 1 inch apart on baking sheets lined with parchment. Bake until pale golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool.

Tevon Perry
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These cookies are the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.


Danyl Khan
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so pretty and elegant.


Sarai Togba
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These cookies are the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion. They're delicious and festive.


Solomon Ugochukwu
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes. They were a huge hit!


Aniya Clark
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These cookies are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're sure to be appreciated by everyone who receives them.


Voichita Rotiu
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I love the way these cookies smell while they're baking. It fills the whole house with a delicious aroma.


Adrean Overstreet
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These cookies are the perfect combination of chewy and crispy. They're the perfect texture for a cookie.


scarlett mckee
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are amazing and I'll definitely be making them again and again.


fritaye Tesfaye
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These cookies are the perfect way to use up leftover rum and raisins. They're a great way to reduce food waste and make something delicious at the same time.


naveed jaan
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I love that these cookies can be made ahead of time. It makes it so easy to have a delicious treat on hand when you need it.


Abdullah baloch
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These cookies are the perfect treat for a party or potluck. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Alex Sandra
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I made these cookies with my kids and they had a blast. It's a great way to spend time together and make something delicious.


Lexi Beech
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These cookies are the perfect gift for friends and family. They're sure to be appreciated.


James Marcus
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so pretty and elegant.


visha keiz
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These cookies are so delicious and festive. They're the perfect way to celebrate the holidays.


xblahx
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


idowu christiana
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I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Mohamed Yasir
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These cookies are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me. They turned out perfect and taste amazing.


Sarah Tshabalala
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I love the combination of rum and raisins in these cookies. They're the perfect balance of sweet and boozy.


Juvan Dreyer
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and taste delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.