Almond Streusel Shortbread Recipe

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Almond Streusel Shortbread
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. STREUSEL: Combine the brown sugar, flour, wheat germ, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  3. Cut in the butter to form crumbs.
  4. Add sliced almonds; cut in until evenly distributed.
  5. SHORTBREAD: Cream the butter and brown sugar until creamy.
  6. Add almond extract; blend well.
  7. In a small bowl, combine the flour, wheat germ, and almonds; add to butter mixture in two parts.
  8. Mix well.
  9. Divide dough in half; pat each half into an 8 circle on ungreased cookie sheets.
  10. Spoon the steusel over the shortbread, pressing it in with your fingers.
  11. Cut each circle into 12 wedges; separate them slightly.
  12. Bake 18-20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  13. Cool for 3 minutes on the cookie sheets; remove cookies to wire racks and cool completely.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 186.06 Kcal (779 kJ)
Calories from fat 94.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.48g 16%
Cholesterol 14.69mg 5%
Sodium 261.56mg 11%
Potassium 81.35mg 2%
Total Carbs 20.83g 7%
Sugars 7.16g 29%
Dietary Fiber 1.76g 7%
Protein 3.06g 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 55.4mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 456.75 Kcal (1912 kJ)
Calories from fat 231.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.72g 16%
Cholesterol 36.06mg 5%
Sodium 642.11mg 11%
Potassium 199.7mg 2%
Total Carbs 51.13g 7%
Sugars 17.58g 29%
Dietary Fiber 4.33g 7%
Protein 7.51g 6%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 2%
Iron 2.7mg 6%
Calcium 135.9mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.2
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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