Walnut-Roquefort Shortbread Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup walnut pieces
1/2 lb roquefort cheese, chilled and crumbled
1/2 cup well-chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (1/2 stick)
2 egg yolks
1 tbsp fresh ground pepper

Directions:

Blend all ingredients in processor until dough forms; divide dough in half.
On lightly floured surface, form each piece into 1 1/2-inch-diameter cylinder.
Wrap and chill until firm, at least 4 hours.
(Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated 3 days or frozen 1 month.).
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Cut dough into 1/3-inch-thick rounds.
Place on ungreased baking sheets, spacing 1/2 inch apart.
(Let frozen dough soften at room temperature 20 minutes before baking.).
Bake until edges are golden brown, reversing position of baking sheets once, about 10 minutes.
Transfer to paper towels.
Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	324.87 Kcal (1360 kJ)
Calories from fat	222.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.69g	38%
Cholesterol	77.55mg	26%
Sodium	424.7mg	18%
Potassium	130.11mg	3%
Total Carbs	16.48g	5%
Sugars	0.13g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.61g	6%
Protein	11.19g	22%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	171.3mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	434.52 Kcal (1819 kJ)
Calories from fat	297.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.02g	38%
Cholesterol	103.72mg	26%
Sodium	568.04mg	18%
Potassium	174.03mg	3%
Total Carbs	22.05g	5%
Sugars	0.18g	1%
Dietary Fiber	2.15g	6%
Protein	14.97g	22%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	4%
Iron	1.4mg	6%
Calcium	229.1mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Weightwatchers Points

8.2

Points
9

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
sugar free

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