Cranberry & Pistachio Shortbread with Almond Icing

Chopped dried cranberries add a chewy texture and the pistachios offer an
addictive, nutty crunch to this simple shortbread. A subtly sweet almond icing
is made by melting together coconut butter and almond extract, and a quick
drizzle atop the bars offers some eye appeal and yet another layer of
flavor. These shortbread bars are sweet enough to satisfy a dessert craving, yet
balanced enough to make a strong argument for their inclusion in your breakfast
routine. I love to dip them in hot coffee or tea!

Servings: 24 bars

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Prep Time
15 minutes

Cook Time
18 minutes

Total Time
33 minutes

Course:

Dessert Cookies Bars

Instructions

1 Preheat oven to 350F. Grease an 8" x 11 ½" rectangular tart pan with coconut
oil. Alternatively, line an 8" x 12" in baking tray with parchment paper.
2 Add the rolled oats to a food processor, and process for 3-4 minutes or until
you have a fine oat flour.
3 Add the oat flour, coconut flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla
extract to a large mixing bowl, and gently mix with a spoon. Add in the
cranberries and pistachios and gently fold into the dough.
4 Turn the dough out onto the pan, and use your fingers to press the dough into
the tart pan. Prick the dough with a fork 8-10 times to prevent bubbling, and
bake for 14-18 minutes or until just turning a light golden color.
5 Let cool completely.
6 Carefully pop the shortbread out of the pan and slice into squares.
7 Add the coconut butter, almond extract, and Stevia (if desired) to medium sauce
pan over low heat. Stir constantly until the coconut butter has melted and all
the ingredients meld together, being careful not to overheat (coconut butter is
prone to scorching).
8 Carefully pour into a heat-safe piping bag, and pipe the icing on the shortbread
squares. If you don't have a piping bag, simply spoon the icing over the
cookies. As the icing cools, it hardens.
9 Store shortbread in an airtight glass container to keep the bars crisp.

Cranberry & Pistachio Shortbread with Almond Icing

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