Candied Ginger Shortbread Recipe

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Candied Ginger Shortbread
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Directions:

  1. Using beaters, beat butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, ginger and salt. Gradually stir flour mixture into butter mixture.
  3. Stir in walnuts and crystallized ginger.
  4. Transfer mixture to a lightly floured work surface.
  5. Shape dough into 2-10-inch logs. cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 24 hours, or a minimum of 2 hours.
  6. Preheat oven to 350F.
  7. Slice logs in to 1/4-inch thick slices. Place 2-inches apart on parchment lined cookie sheets.
  8. Bake in the center of oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden.
  9. Cool for 5 minutes on pan before removing to a rack.
  10. Makes 3 dozen cookies.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 356.19 Kcal (1491 kJ)
Calories from fat 204.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.74g 35%
Cholesterol 40.67mg 14%
Sodium 626.3mg 26%
Potassium 113.11mg 2%
Total Carbs 34.72g 12%
Sugars 1.73g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3.14g 13%
Protein 4.69g 9%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 96.8mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 482.46 Kcal (2020 kJ)
Calories from fat 277.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.8g 35%
Cholesterol 55.09mg 14%
Sodium 848.33mg 26%
Potassium 153.21mg 2%
Total Carbs 47.03g 12%
Sugars 2.34g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4.25g 13%
Protein 6.36g 9%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 6%
Iron 2.7mg 11%
Calcium 131.2mg 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

  • 8.4
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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