Chocolate Shortbread Recipe

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Chocolate Shortbread
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Directions:

  1. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, cocoa, and salt in a small bowl; stir with a whisk.
  2. Place sugar, butter, and oil in a medium bowl; mix with hands until combined. Add flour mixture, and mix with hands until combined; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 325°.
  4. Place dough on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; press dough into an 8 x 5–inch rectangle about 3/8-inch thick. Pierce entire surface liberally with a fork. Bake at 325° for 30 minutes or just until set. Cut shortbread into 24 pieces. Cool completely.
  5. Lemon Shortbread: You can also use grated orange rind in place of lemon. A little bit of cornstarch ensures a short texture in the cookies. Substitute 3 tablespoons cornstarch for the unsweetened cocoa. Add 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind to flour mixture. Knead dough lightly 4 times or just until smooth before chilling. Bake 30 minutes or just until set and edges are golden.
  6. CALORIES 74 (58% from fat); FAT 4.8g (sat 1.7g, mono 2g, poly 0.8g); PROTEIN 0.6g; CARB 7.5g; FIBER 0.2g; CHOL 6mg; IRON 0.3mg; SODIUM 42mg; CALC 2mg
  7. Brown Sugar Shortbread: Using light brown sugar yields sweet treats with caramel notes. These double easily; just bake each batch separately for the best results.
  8. Use a total of 5.5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 1/4 cups), and substitute 3 tablespoons cornstarch for the cocoa. Omit powdered sugar and oil, and use 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar and 7 tablespoons butter (total), softened. Sprinkle dough with 1 1/2 teaspoons ice water; knead dough lightly 4 times or just until smooth. Bake for 25 minutes or just until set and edges are golden.
  9. CALORIES 74 (41% from fat); FAT 3.4g (sat 2.1g, mono 0.9g, poly 0.2g); PROTEIN 0.7g; CARB 10.4g; FIBER 0.2g; CHOL 9mg; IRON 0.4mg; SODIUM 50mg; CALC 6mg
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1608.76 Kcal (6736 kJ)
Calories from fat 924.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 102.75g 158%
Cholesterol 76.33mg 25%
Sodium 1167.46mg 49%
Potassium 1922.18mg 41%
Total Carbs 157.27g 52%
Sugars 71.2g 285%
Dietary Fiber 4.72g 19%
Protein 16.11g 32%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 74.2mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 528.9 Kcal (2214 kJ)
Calories from fat 304.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.78g 158%
Cholesterol 25.09mg 25%
Sodium 383.81mg 49%
Potassium 631.94mg 41%
Total Carbs 51.71g 52%
Sugars 23.41g 285%
Dietary Fiber 1.55g 19%
Protein 5.3g 32%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 12%
Iron 0.6mg 10%
Calcium 24.4mg 7%

* 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

  • 39.9
    Points
  • 45
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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