Fruit Mince Morsels

These beautiful little pies are easy to make and taste delicious. A real crowd pleaser!

Ingredients

• 250g butter, softened

• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

• 1/2 cup caster sugar

• 2 cups plain flour, sifted

• 1/3 cup rice flour, sifted

• 1 teaspoon lemon rind

• 2/3 cup fruit mince

• icing sugar to serve

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 24-hole, mini muffin pan.

2. Using an electric mixer, beat butter, vanilla, sugar and lemon rind in a small bowl until light and fluffy.

3. Remove mixture to a large bowl. Stir in flours.

4. Turn mixture onto a floured surface. Knead until dough comes together.

5. Roll one level tablespoon of mixture and place into one hole of muffin pan.

6. Using your finger, make a hole in the centre of the mixture.

7. Spoon one teaspoon of fruit mince into hole. Repeat for remaining holes.

8. Bake 12-15 minutes or until shortbread is lightly golden.

9. Remove from oven and stand in pan for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Serve morsels dusted with icing sugar.

11. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 5 days.