Cherry Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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Cherry Shortbread Cookies
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Using a food processor, mix the flour, butter, sugar and salt for 20 seconds.
  3. Add the cherries and pulse until chopped (about 20 seconds).
  4. Turn out the mixture onto a work surface and gather into a smooth, compact ball.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, form the dough into a 7 by 9 inch rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
  6. Cut into 12 rectangles. Prick each cookie 3 times with a fork.
  7. Using a metal spatula, place the cookies about 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  8. Bake until light golden brown (30 minutes).
  9. Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely and sprinkle with sugar.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 336.17 Kcal (1407 kJ)
Calories from fat 189.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.09g 32%
Cholesterol 40.67mg 14%
Sodium 724.65mg 30%
Potassium 72.44mg 2%
Total Carbs 33.87g 11%
Sugars 5.65g 23%
Dietary Fiber 3.22g 13%
Protein 3.8g 8%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 88.4mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 452.55 Kcal (1895 kJ)
Calories from fat 255.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.39g 32%
Cholesterol 54.75mg 14%
Sodium 975.52mg 30%
Potassium 97.52mg 2%
Total Carbs 45.6g 11%
Sugars 7.6g 23%
Dietary Fiber 4.34g 13%
Protein 5.11g 8%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 6%
Iron 2.4mg 10%
Calcium 119mg 9%

* 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

  • 7.8
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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