Ginger Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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Ginger Shortbread Cookies
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Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line bottom and sides of 13 x 9-inch pan with foil, extending foil 2 inches on 2 opposite sides of pan.
  2. In large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until fluffy. On low speed, beat in flour, ground ginger and nutmeg until crumbly. Stir in crystallized ginger. Press dough firmly in pan. Prick surface generously with fork.
  3. Bake 18-22 minutes or until light golden brown and set. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan by lifting foil. To make 24 squares, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows by pressing down with a long knife (do not use sawing motion). Cut each square diagonally in half to make triangles. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  4. In small mircowaveable bowl, microwave chocolate uncovered on High 1 minute. Stir; microwave 30 seconds longer, stirring every 15 seconds, until completely melted. Dip one short, flat edge of each triangular cookie in chocolate; if necessary, shake off any excess chocolate. Place on waxed paper; let stand until chocolate is set before storing between layers of waxed paper in loosely covered container.
  5. TIP: To quickly set the chocolate, place the dipped cookies in the refrigerator for a few minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 646.85 Kcal (2708 kJ)
Calories from fat 341.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.93g 58%
Cholesterol 81.34mg 27%
Sodium 10.31mg 0%
Potassium 85.64mg 2%
Total Carbs 73.47g 24%
Sugars 24.59g 98%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g 11%
Protein 6.43g 13%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 31.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 477.48 Kcal (1999 kJ)
Calories from fat 252.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28g 58%
Cholesterol 60.04mg 27%
Sodium 7.61mg 0%
Potassium 63.22mg 2%
Total Carbs 54.23g 24%
Sugars 18.15g 98%
Dietary Fiber 2.07g 11%
Protein 4.75g 13%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 13%
Iron 1.5mg 11%
Calcium 23.4mg 3%

* 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

  • 15.5
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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