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<p>Shortbread Biscuits are buttery, crumbly and they melt in the mouth. They are more widely known as ‘Shortbread Cookies’ in America and other countries. Whichever term you prefer to use, they are undoubtedly delicious and irresistible. So, for Valentine’s day, I baked these pretty heart-shaped Stained Glass Shortbread Biscuits. They&#8217;re also perfect for Christmas, Easter, Mother&#8217;s Day or any other <a href="https://thesweetbalance.net/recipes/holiday-season/amp/">holiday</a>, all you have to do is change the shape of the cutter.</p>
<p>The stained glass effect is made by crushing candy and placing them in the heart-shaped cut out in the centre. While baking, it melts into a smooth layer. Once it cools, it hardens into the glass-like texture that you see here. The final result resembles Linzer Cookies, where two almond-flour cookies are sandwiched together with jam which peaks out from the cut out.</p>
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<p>These stained glass shortbread biscuits are perfect for gifting to loved ones. Simply pile a few on top of each other in a stack, wrap neatly in clear cellophane and tie off with a red ribbon. You can also place them in a small gift box. Either way, they will surely be appreciated.</p>
<p>They can be shaped differently using different cutters and baked for <a href="https://thesweetbalance.net/recipes/holiday-season/amp/">other occasions</a>, not just Valentine’s day. You can re-purpose this recipe for Easter by using an egg-shaped cutter or for Christmas by using star or tree-shaped cutters.</p>
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<p>Happy indulging,</p>
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			<p>Stained Glass Shortbread Biscuits are buttery, crumbly and they melt in the mouth. The stained glass effect using crushed candy makes them even prettier.</p>
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