Acorn Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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Acorn Shortbread Cookies
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Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 1/3 cup pecans.
  2. Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into acorn shapes, pinching bottoms to form a point. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  3. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip the top of each cookie in chocolate mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Immediately sprinkle remaining pecans over chocolate. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 194.54 Kcal (815 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.01g 12%
Cholesterol 11.62mg 4%
Sodium 1.8mg 0%
Potassium 30.6mg 1%
Total Carbs 27.77g 9%
Sugars 4.35g 17%
Dietary Fiber 0.42g 2%
Protein 2.38g 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 10.2mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 341.62 Kcal (1430 kJ)
Calories from fat 126.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.07g 12%
Cholesterol 20.41mg 4%
Sodium 3.16mg 0%
Potassium 53.73mg 1%
Total Carbs 48.77g 9%
Sugars 7.64g 17%
Dietary Fiber 0.73g 2%
Protein 4.18g 5%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 1%
Calcium 17.9mg 1%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free

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