Raspberry Lemonade Biscotti

If you have ever had a piece of biscotti, you know how wonderful it is. But, there is no need for you to pay outrageous prices at your local coffee store for biscotti when you can make your very own at home! You can even store these in an airtight container for up to a month. For this recipe, you will need fresh raspberries, white sugar, butter, eggs, all purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and grated lemon zest. In a small saucepan, pour 3/4 cup of fresh raspberries and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Turn the heat on medium and bring … Continue reading

Scottish Shortbread Squares

Shortbread is by far my husband’s favorite. It’s not difficult to see why. Flaky, buttery, and rich, these delightful squares will satisfy even the pickiest of sweet tooth’s. Try these with a lovely cup of tea or as a light breakfast or snack. They’ll make you forget the troubles of the day… To make these squares, you will need: 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar ¼ cup cornstarch ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup (2 sticks) cold butter, cut into small pieces 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Topping: 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar To … Continue reading