Chocolate Shortbread Squares Recipe

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Chocolate Shortbread Squares
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Directions:

  1. You will also need: 20cm (8 inch) square tin and baking paper .
  2. Turn on oven to 150 degrees (gas mark 2).
  3. Cut out baking paper to shape of tin and place on base.
  4. Shake flour and cocoa powder with a sieve into a large mixing bowl.
  5. Cut margarine into small pieces and mix with a blunt knife until coated with flour.
  6. Rub pieces between fingertips until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  7. Stir in sugar with wooden spoon.
  8. Hold bowl with one hand and squeeze mixture with other, allowing a dough to form.
  9. Press mixture into tin with finger tips and smooth top with back of a spoon.
  10. Use prongs of fork to press pattern around edge and make dots in centre (you can sprinkle with coconut now).
  11. Bake for 30 minutes until firm to the touch.
  12. Leave for 5 minutes to cool before cutting into 12 squares.
  13. Cool further, sprinkle with icing sugar - or enjoy warm!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 82.3 Kcal (345 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.08g 8%
Sodium 112.99mg 5%
Potassium 23.16mg 0%
Total Carbs 8.77g 3%
Sugars 3.74g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.58g 2%
Protein 0.69g 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 18.3mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 490.97 Kcal (2056 kJ)
Calories from fat 272.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.31g 8%
Sodium 674.09mg 5%
Potassium 138.16mg 0%
Total Carbs 52.32g 3%
Sugars 22.28g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3.43g 2%
Protein 4.11g 1%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 2%
Iron 2mg 2%
Calcium 109.4mg 2%

* 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

  • 2
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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