cherry and almond shortbread

Method

• step 1

  Beat butter and sugar together until pale

• step 2

  Stir in ground almonds, then glace cherries, chopped.

• step 3

  Stir in flour until you have a paste.

• step 4

  Turn onto lightly floured work surface & gently roll until 1cm thick

• step 5

  Cut into rounds, fingers or shapes. Put on baking sheet and sprinkle with caster sugar.

• step 6

  Chill for 20-30 mins

• step 7

  Bake for 15-20 mins on 190° gas mark 5

• step 8

  Cool on wire rack