Easter Shortbread Twists

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 3/4 cup rice flour
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar, plus additional for dusting
  • 12 tbsp (1 1/2 stick) cold butter, chopped
  • 1 None egg
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Sift the flours and powdered sugar together into a bowl. Rub in butter using fingertips, until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Beat egg and milk in a small bowl. Add to the flour mixture and mix until dough comes together.
  3. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently. Halve the mixture and knead cocoa powder into one half.
  4. Roll half tablespoonfuls of plain dough into 4-inch logs. Repeat using chocolate dough. Twist one plain and one chocolate log together, pressing ends together. Arrange on baking sheets.
  5. Bake for 15-20 mins until firm. Cool on baking sheets 5 mins. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Store twists in an airtight container.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

784 kcal 39% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.1g 24% DV
Total Fat 31.5g 40% DV
Carbs 114.3g 42% DV
Fiber 10.4g 37% DV
Sugar 36.6g 73% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 160.8mg 7% DV
Potassium 931.3mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 119.8mg 40% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 233.8mcg 26% DV
Vitamin C 4mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 202.8mg 16% DV
Iron 7.3mg 40% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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