Dark Chocolate Shortbread Recipe

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Dark Chocolate Shortbread
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Directions:

  1. Blend butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a bowl with a fork until well combined.
  2. Sift flour and cocoa into butter mixture and blend with fork just until mixture forms a soft dough.
  3. Divide dough in half and pat out with floured fingertips into 2 rounds (approximately 6 inch) on an ungreased large baking sheet.
  4. Chill dough, uncovered until firm, about 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees farenheit while dough chills.
  6. Prick dough all over with fork and bake shortbreads in middle of oven until centers are dry to the touch and edges are slightly darker, about 15 minutes.
  7. Cool on baking sheet on a rack 10 minutes, then cut each shortbread into 8 wedges with a large heavy knife.
  8. Transfer to rack to cool.
  9. **Shortbread keeps in an airtight container at room temp for 1 week when layered between sheets of waxed paper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 347.52 Kcal (1455 kJ)
Calories from fat 215.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.97g 37%
Cholesterol 61.01mg 20%
Sodium 80.34mg 3%
Potassium 114.6mg 2%
Total Carbs 33g 11%
Sugars 12.17g 49%
Dietary Fiber 2.48g 10%
Protein 3.7g 7%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 17.3mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 476.68 Kcal (1996 kJ)
Calories from fat 295.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.88g 37%
Cholesterol 83.68mg 20%
Sodium 110.2mg 3%
Potassium 157.19mg 2%
Total Carbs 45.26g 11%
Sugars 16.7g 49%
Dietary Fiber 3.4g 10%
Protein 5.08g 7%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 9%
Iron 1.4mg 5%
Calcium 23.7mg 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

  • 8.5
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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