Shortbread is a type of biscuit (cookie) which is traditionally made from sugar, butter and white flour. It is named like this because of its crumbly texture.

This is a traditional shortbread recipe that’s guaranteed to be a hit at parties or family gatherings.

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Weight Watchers Traditional Shortbread recipe

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 15

Ingredients

  • 9 ounces plain flour
  • 6 ounces butter
  • 3 ounces caster sugar

Instructions

  • Mix the flour and sugar first, and then rub in the butter.
  • Knead the mixture until it becomes a smooth paste.
  • Roll out till about 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick.
  • Cut into rectangles and decorate the top with a fork creating rows of holes.
  • Transfer to a greased baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes at 160C (325F/Gas Mark 3). They want to stay pale and light golden.
  • In warm weather you may want to chill the cookies before baking.
  • To use a shortbread mold: Mix a teaspoon of flour and a teaspoon of caster sugar. Grease the mold with oil and evenly sprinkle half the flour/sugar mix. Press the shortbread into the mold, and turn out onto a baking sheet before baking.

How many Weight Watchers points in traditional shortbread recipe?
WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 168 calories, 9.4g fat, 0.5g fiber

Originally posted 2008-02-25 09:57:26.

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