Kittencal's Buttery Flaky Shortbread Pan Cookies Recipe

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Kittencal's Buttery Flaky  Shortbread Pan Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 cup cold butter, cut into pieces (make certain that butter is very cold, place in freezer for about 5-8 minutes)
  • powdered sugar , for dusting (optional)

Directions:

  1. Set oven to 325°F (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
  2. Prepare two (8-inch) round cake pans (can use 8 x8 -inch square pan also).
  3. In a food processor blend the first 4 dry ingredients.
  4. Add in the cold butter pieces, and blend for about 30 seconds or more to combine.
  5. Mix in the chopped maraschino cherries or cranberries.
  6. Divide the mixture evenly between the two pans, then press the dough in firmly.
  7. Bake for about 30-35 minutes (longer for more crispy) or until baked through and pale golden (don't over bake!).
  8. Cool the baked dough in pans for 10 minutes.
  9. While the baked dough is still warm cut into small squares (or wedges if using a round pan) then cool completely.
  10. Using a spatula transfer to a plate.
  11. Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar if desired.
  12. Delicious!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 479.74 Kcal (2009 kJ)
Calories from fat 83.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.23g 14%
Sodium 1064.23mg 44%
Potassium 98.64mg 2%
Total Carbs 94.42g 31%
Sugars 41.97g 168%
Dietary Fiber 6.45g 26%
Protein 5.68g 11%
Iron 2.8mg 16%
Calcium 158.7mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 322.29 Kcal (1349 kJ)
Calories from fat 55.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.2g 14%
Sodium 714.94mg 44%
Potassium 66.26mg 2%
Total Carbs 63.43g 31%
Sugars 28.2g 168%
Dietary Fiber 4.33g 26%
Protein 3.81g 11%
Iron 1.9mg 16%
Calcium 106.6mg 16%

* 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

  • 9.6
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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