Frosted Chocolate Shortbread Recipe

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Frosted Chocolate Shortbread
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Ingredients:

  • 1-3/4 cups butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup baking cocoa
  • dash salt
  • frosting:
  • 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tbsp baking cocoa
  • 2 tbsp water
  • colored sprinkles , optional

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, cornstarch, cocoa and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  2. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until center is set. Cool on a wire rack.
  3. Cut into 1-1/2-in. x 1-in. squares. In a small bowl, whisk the confectioners' sugar, cocoa and water until smooth. Frost cookies; decorate with sprinkles if desired. Yield: 4-1/2 dozen.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 193.83 Kcal (812 kJ)
Calories from fat 56.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.26g 10%
Cholesterol 15.82mg 5%
Sodium 3.97mg 0%
Potassium 2.08mg 0%
Total Carbs 32.08g 11%
Sugars 12.88g 52%
Dietary Fiber 0.97g 4%
Protein 1.68g 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 1.9mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 352.68 Kcal (1477 kJ)
Calories from fat 102.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.39g 10%
Cholesterol 28.78mg 5%
Sodium 7.22mg 0%
Potassium 3.78mg 0%
Total Carbs 58.38g 11%
Sugars 23.44g 52%
Dietary Fiber 1.77g 4%
Protein 3.06g 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 2%
Calcium 3.4mg 0%

* 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

  • 4.2
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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