Double Ginger Mango Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. 2
   Combine mango and grated gingerroot in a small bowl; stir in hot water and set aside. (kitchen shears cut the dried mango easier than a knife).
3. 3
   Combine flour, sugars, ground ginger and salt.
4. 4
   Cut in butter (if using a food processor - pulse 5-6 times until mixture resembles coarse meal. Don't over process!).
5. 5
   Combine beaten egg with mango mixture from step 2 and stir into flour/butter mixture. (Again, if using a food processor, only pulse 5-6 times to mix).
6. 6
   Press evenly into a 10-inch by 15-inch rimmed baking pan.
7. 7
   Sprinkle with almonds.
8. 8
   Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lighlt browned.
9. 9
   Cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces while still warm.