Spanish Shortbread Recipe

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Spanish Shortbread
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°F) and grease four cookie sheets.
  2. Sift flour, and salt into a large bowl.
  3. Beat the Lard and sugar into a second large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until creamy.
  4. Add the egg yolks, beating until nicely blended. Then mix in the dry ingredients and lemon zest.
  5. Stir in the ground almonds and lemon juice until blended well. Turn out onto a lightly floured countertop and knead to form a smooth dough.
  6. Cover with parchment paper, and roll out the dough about 1cm thick.Remove paper, and using a 6cm cookie cutter, cut out 40 cookies. Use a spatula and transfer to prepared cookie sheets, placing them 2.5cm apart.
  7. Bake, one batch at a time for 20 minutes. Lower the temperature to 350°F and bake for 5-10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  8. Cool on cookie sheets for about 1 minute, and transfer to a cooling rack.
  9. Cool completely and enjoy!
  10. Keeps 8 days.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 663.67 Kcal (2779 kJ)
Calories from fat 370.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 41.13g 63%
Cholesterol 56.68mg 19%
Sodium 52.54mg 2%
Potassium 306.86mg 7%
Total Carbs 64.36g 21%
Sugars 26.99g 108%
Dietary Fiber 5.19g 21%
Protein 13.14g 26%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 5%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 101.8mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 475.71 Kcal (1992 kJ)
Calories from fat 265.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.48g 63%
Cholesterol 40.62mg 19%
Sodium 37.66mg 2%
Potassium 219.95mg 7%
Total Carbs 46.13g 21%
Sugars 19.35g 108%
Dietary Fiber 3.72g 21%
Protein 9.42g 26%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 5%
Iron 1.3mg 10%
Calcium 73mg 10%

* 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

  • 15.9
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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