Swirled Shortbread Recipe

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Swirled Shortbread
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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
617
Calories
Total time
21
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Add 2 Tablespoons coffee crystals (if using them) to 1 teaspoon vanilla, and set aside.
  2. For Vanilla Shortbread: In large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar and salt.
  3. With pastry cutter, cut butter into dry ingredients until evenly distributed and the size of small crumbs.
  4. Stir in vanilla and mix dough, shaping with hands until it comes together to form a ball.
  5. Transfer dough to lightly floured work surface, and roll until 1/4 inch thick.
  6. Cover rolled dough with plastic wrap and set aside.
  7. For Chocolate Shortbread: In ceramic or glass bowl covered with plastic wrap, heat chocolate in microwave on high for 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth.
  8. Let cool to lukewarm.
  9. In bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa and salt.
  10. Place butter in another bowl, and beat with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  11. Add melted chocolate and beat until smooth.
  12. Beat in vanilla (and instant coffee, if using).
  13. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture and combine until dough forms.
  14. Gather dough into a disk and flatten slightly.
  15. On lightly floured surface, roll out dough until 1/4 inch thick.
  16. Remove plastic wrap from vanilla dough, place chocolate dough on top of vanilla.
  17. Using hands gently but firmly, roll both into a log.
  18. Wrap log in plastic wrap, and chill for about 1 hour or until firm.
  19. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  20. Line cookie sheets with baking parchment.
  21. Using a sharp knife, cut chilled dough into slices about 1/2 inch thick.
  22. Arrange on prepared cookie sheets, leaving about 1 inch space between each.
  23. Bake cookies at 325°F for about 20 minutes, or until golden around the edges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 616.78 Kcal (2582 kJ)
Calories from fat 170.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.97g 29%
Cholesterol 36.02mg 12%
Sodium 395.24mg 16%
Potassium 509.45mg 11%
Total Carbs 82.29g 27%
Sugars 35.76g 143%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g 11%
Protein 28.57g 57%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 80.1mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 466.83 Kcal (1955 kJ)
Calories from fat 129.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.36g 29%
Cholesterol 27.27mg 12%
Sodium 299.15mg 16%
Potassium 385.59mg 11%
Total Carbs 62.28g 27%
Sugars 27.07g 143%
Dietary Fiber 2.04g 11%
Protein 21.62g 57%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Iron 2.1mg 15%
Calcium 60.6mg 8%

* 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

  • 13.4
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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