Glazed Apple Butter Shortbread Bars

Directions

1. Step 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick baking spray.v

2. Step 2
   In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy. Add the apple butter and vanilla and beat again.

3. Step 3
   In a medium bowl, stir together the salt, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Slowly add to the dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir until dough forms.

4. Step 4
   Place the dough on the prepared pan. Press the dough out evenly into a 9 X 11 rectangle. Bake for 11-12 minutes.

5. Step 5
   Remove from oven and use a pizza cutter to cut the warm cookie into 20 even rectangles. Let cool for a few minutes on the pan, then remove them to a wire rack to cool completely.

6. Step 6
   Whisk together the apple butter, butter, and powdered sugar. Use a spatula to spread the frosting evenly on the tops of the cooled cookies.

7. Step 7
   Place the melted white chocolate in a plastic bag and cut tip off one end. Drizzle white chocolate over the tops of the frosting. Let sit until the frosting hardens.

8. Step 8
   Store in a tightly sealed container.