Prize Shortbread

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup icing sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 egg yolk

Instructions

  1. Soften butter slightly, but do not allow to become oily.
  2. Stir in sugar, salt, nutmeg and egg yould with a wooden spoon.
  3. Add the flour, a little at a time, until mixture is too stiff to work with a spoon.
  4. Turn onto floured board and knead lightly, drawing in flour all the time until dough just begins to crack.
  5. Roll out to 1/4" thickness and cut as desired. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  6. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until delicately brown. Dough may be sprinkled with coloured sugar or sprinkles before baking if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

712 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.5g 25% DV
Total Fat 49.1g 63% DV
Carbs 56.5g 21% DV
Fiber 5.9g 21% DV
Sugar 25.3g 51% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9731.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 182.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 651.8mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 122mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 128.3mg 10% DV
Iron 4.4mg 25% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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