Shortbread is a tradition around Christmas, but honestly, I wouldn't turn it down any day of the year.
Course:
Desserts/Sweets
Cuisine:
British
Keyword:
Vegetarian, Holiday Favorites
Servings: 16
Calories: 237 kcal
Author: Meredith Laurence
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4
ounces
sugar
generous 1/2 cup, plus more for dusting the pan
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8
ounces
unsalted butter
2 sticks, cut into small cubes
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12
ounces
all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups
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healthy pinch salt
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3
ounces
semi-sweet chocolate
chopped (scant ¾ cup)
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Pre-heat the oven to 325º F and butter a 9-inch square cake pan.
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Using a food processor, process the sugar until it becomes superfine sugar – pulse it for about 30 seconds. Add the butter and process until smooth, light and fluffy, scraping down the bowl of the food processor a few times during the process. Add the flour and salt and pulse the food processor until the mixture can be squeezed together in your hand to form a dough. Add the chocolate chunks and pulse one last time for about 15 to 20 seconds until the chocolate is evenly dispersed.
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Transfer the mixture to the buttered cake pan and press the dough into the pan, using a round can or drinking glass to smooth it out at the end.
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Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 15 minutes and then transfer to the oven and bake for 45 minutes or until very lightly golden brown.
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Remove the shortbread from the oven and cut the shortbread into the desired shape with a knife. Let it cool. Once cool, cut the shortbread one more time into the desired shape, following the score marks and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Chunk Shortbread - Food Processor Method
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237
Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Cholesterol 31mg10%
Sodium 3mg0%
Potassium 56mg2%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 355IU7%
Calcium 10mg1%
Iron 1.3mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.