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Cream the butter until it is nice and light. Cream in the sugar, orange peel, and the spices.
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Now work in the flour.
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Knead the dough on an unfloured board until nice and smooth.
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Spray the shortbread pan very lightly with non stick veggie spray.
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Firmly press the dough into the shortbread pan.
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Prick the entire surface with a fork, and bake right in the pan.
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Bake at 325 degrees for about 30-35 minutes, or until lightly browned.
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Let shortbread cool in its pan for about 10 minutes before you loosen the edges with a knife and flip the pan over onto a wooden cutting board.
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If the shortbread does not come right out, tap one edge of the pan.
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Cut the shortbread into serving pieces while it is still warm.