Mango Double-Ginger Shortbread Squares

• 1

  Preheat oven to 325°F.

• 2

  Combine mango and grated ginger root in a small bowl; stir in hot water and set aside.

• 3

  Combine flour, sugar, ground ginger and salt. Cut in butter (If using a food processor, process with 5 or 6 on/off motions, just until mixture resembles a coarse meal. Do not over process.)

• 4

  Combine slightly beaten egg with mango mixture and stir into flour butter mixture. (If using a food processor, process with 5 or 6 on/off motions to mix.)

• 4

  Press mixture evenly into a 15×10-inch rimmed baking pan. Sprinkle with chopped almonds.

• 5

  Bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly brown. Cut while still warm into 48 pieces.

Notes

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  Kitchen shears cut through dried mango slices easier than a knife.