Slice-and-Bake Shortbread Recipe

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Slice-and-Bake Shortbread
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  1. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until mixture is smooth. Stir in extracts.
  2. Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating at low speed until blended.
  3. Shape dough into 3 (8-inch) logs; wrap logs separately in wax paper, and chill 4 hours. Cut each log into 24 slices, and place slices 1 inch apart on lightly greased baking sheets.
  4. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on wire racks.
  5. Slice-and-Bake Pecan Shortbread: Omit almond extract; stir in 1 cup finely chopped toasted pecans when adding vanilla. Shape dough into 3 (10-inch) logs. Chill; cut each log into 28 slices. Proceed as directed. Makes 7 dozen.
  6. Slice-and-Bake Chocolate Chip Shortbread: Omit almond extract; stir in 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate morsels when adding vanilla. Shape dough into 3 (10-inch) logs. Chill; cut each log into 28 slices. Proceed as directed. Makes 7 dozen.
  7. Slice-and-Bake Coconut Shortbread: Omit almond extract; stir in 1 cup toasted coconut when adding vanilla. Shape dough into 3 (10-inch) logs. Chill; cut each log into 28 slices. Proceed as directed. Makes 7 dozen.
  8. Slice-and-Bake Almond Shortbread: Stir in 1 cup finely chopped toasted almonds when adding extracts. Shape dough into 3 (10-inch) logs. Chill; cut each log into 28 slices. Proceed as directed. Makes 7 dozen.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 4837.73 Kcal (20255 kJ)
Calories from fat 2645.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 293.99g 452%
Cholesterol 488.05mg 163%
Sodium 2940.48mg 123%
Potassium 6000.91mg 128%
Total Carbs 500.51g 167%
Sugars 197.62g 790%
Dietary Fiber 7.53g 30%
Protein 50.67g 101%
Vitamin A 2.3mg 76%
Iron 2.6mg 14%
Calcium 315.7mg 32%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 503.22 Kcal (2107 kJ)
Calories from fat 275.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.58g 452%
Cholesterol 50.77mg 163%
Sodium 305.87mg 123%
Potassium 624.22mg 128%
Total Carbs 52.06g 167%
Sugars 20.56g 790%
Dietary Fiber 0.78g 30%
Protein 5.27g 101%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 76%
Iron 0.3mg 14%
Calcium 32.8mg 32%

* 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

  • 120.5
    Points
  • 134
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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