Macadamia And Ginger Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 130C (fan forced).
2. 2
   Spread nuts on a baking tray and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, or until lightly golden and then cool and chop.
3. 3
   Use electric beaters to beat butter and sugar until light and creamy and then add sifted flours, using a butter knife to mix together, then add the ginger and macadamia nuts and mix.
4. 4
   Gather dough together and turn out onto a sheet of non-stick baking paper and press dough out to a 25cm round.
5. 5
   With dough still on the paper, lift it onto a baking tray and use your fingers to pinch the edges to give a fluted effect.
6. 6
   Score dough into wedges and prick with a fork and sprinkle the extra sugar on.
7. 7
   Cook for 35 minutes, or until firm and pale golden.
8. 8
   Cool on tray, dust with icing sugar and then cut into wedges.