Sweet Shortbread Spirals

Directions

1. 1
   Process the sugar, butter and sifted flour in food processor until crumbly. Add the egg yolk and milk and process until combined. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 mins.
2. 2
   Meanwhile, process fruit mincemeat until finely chopped.
3. 3
   Roll the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to 12 x 10-inch rectangle. Spread the fruit mincemeat evenly over the rectangle, leaving a 1/4 inch border. Using the paper as a guide, roll rectangle tightly from short side to enclose filling. Wrap the roll in parchment paper and refrigerate for 30 mins.
4. 4
   Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease two baking pans and line with parchment paper.
5. 5
   Trim the edges of the roll. Cut the roll into 1/4-inch slices. Place the slices, cut-side up, on prepared pans.
6. 6
   Bake about 20 mins. Cool in pans on a wire rack. Brush tops with jam.