Simple Whipped Shortbread

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup superfine sugar or 1/2 cup icing sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Preheat oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. In a large bowl, whip butter, sugar and salt untill fluffy.
  4. Add vanilla and almond extracts.
  5. Stir in flour and cornstarch a bit at a time to incorporate.
  6. Form into two thick ropes, rolling on wax paper.
  7. Refrigerate 30 minutes; they will be firm and easy to slice into coins.
  8. Bake slices until they just begin to turn golden on the bottom.
  9. I added chocolate chips to half, and they were nice too.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

652 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.5g 17% DV
Total Fat 37.8g 49% DV
Carbs 56.4g 20% DV
Fiber 5.1g 18% DV
Sugar 4.3g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9697mg 100% DV
Potassium 311.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 86.3mg 7% DV
Iron 2.5mg 14% 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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