Rum-Currant Shortbread

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup currants
  • 1/4 cup light rum
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Bring currants and rum to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 30 minutes. Drain currants, discarding rum.
  2. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well.
  3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating at low speed until blended after each addition. Stir in currants. Chill 30 minutes.
  4. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut with a 2-inch round cutter; place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
  5. Bake at 375° for 12 minutes or until edges just begin to brown; cool on baking sheets on wire racks 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

505 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.9g 6% DV
Total Fat 25.4g 33% DV
Carbs 54.8g 20% DV
Fiber 0.7g 3% DV
Sugar 24.5g 49% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12341.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 115.3mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 3mcg
Vitamin C 45.3mg 50% DV
Calcium 1492.8mg 100% 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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