Cinnamon Chocolate Shortbread
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  • Number of Servings: 36
Ingredients
1 1/2 c slivered almonds1/3 c unsalted butter, room temperature3/4 c sugar2 eggs, room temperature1 t vanilla extract1 t baking powder3/4 t cinnamon1/2 t salt2 c whole wheat pastry flour--OR--(1 1/3 c whole wheat flour combined with 2/3 c cake flour)1/2 c dark chocolate chips, melted
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place almonds on an ungreased baking sheet, toast until golden brown (about 8 minutes). Remove from oven and tray, set aside to cool. Once almonds have cooled, grind in a food processor or with a rolling pin. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, ground almonds and flour in a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the butter until creamy, then add the sugar. Beat until creamy. Add eggs one at a time. Add vanilla. Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, beat only until combined. Divide the dough into two balls. Once at a time, form into a log that is 2 inches wide and about 12 inches long. Cut each log into 1 1/2 inch strips. Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes. The cookies should not be golden brown; remove them from the oven just before they start to brown on top. Melt chocolate in a double boiler. Dip the end of each cookie in the chocolate and place on wax paper to set.
Servings Per Recipe: 36
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 94.9
  • Total Fat: 5.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 14.8 mg
  • Sodium: 50.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
  • Protein: 2.2 g

Member Reviews
  • TAH_DAH
     YUMMY!! Came out with almost 50 cookies, and drizzled chocolate over to save the hassle of dipping. They look great on the tray, too :) - 12/24/10
  • CD5605568
     These are very good. Thank you for sharing. I had no trouble with the recipe or the unique shorthand for amounts ie. "tea"= tsp. I'm a little puzzled at some of the comments - ie name of the treats and the way the recipe was presented. I think some people need more hugs. They sound unhappy. - 12/12/10
  • RENAEMN
     These were wonderful. I did make a few changes. I used whole almonds because thats what i had, I also uesed brown sugar a little more sweetness without increasing the 3/4 cup. It does increase calories slightly. I used 4 egg whites instead of whole eggs and used 1 cup whole wheat and 1 cup oat flour - 9/3/10
  • STEPHANIETM
     For those Diabetics that are questioning -- I just completed a course with the Joslyn Diabetes Clinic and was told that you only need to note Carbs on recipes NOT sugar grams. Sugar grams ARE included in the Carb grams so to look at both is being redundant or counting twice.
    Great Recipe! Thanks. - 12/12/10
  • CRYSWATSON
     I haven't made these, so I can't attest to taste, but hope I can clear something up... shortbread is slightly sandy, so the title may be accurate. some are saying this is biscotti, which is not. the shape is similar, but true biscotti are baked twice. Hope this helps! :o) - 5/30/10
  • LADYROSE
     Great Biscotti recipe... since I haven't made them in a while, this is great inspiration. but being the nitpicky one that I am, this isn't short bread. - 12/12/09
  • ALITTLEFLAME
     @Sugarbaby: Click on the name of recipe listed in orange to get the full nutritional values of all ingredients...the sugar is listed there. - 12/12/09
  • CORPUSANNIE
     This looks too yummy to ignore. Making some this weekend. - 12/12/09
  • CPOLLICE47
     I have not tried these, but I have used other "sugars" that have no carbs, no calories, and no fat, like NEVELLA, and it measures like sugar. I have used it in banana bread, and it is quite good. this one also has probiotics. Saves calories, and has no affect on personal sugar levels. It's good. - 8/26/11
  • JOEMARCHESANI
     I liked the less sweet version with the 3/4 cup of sugar. I'll definitely be making these again. - 12/20/10
  • JOJOZACHMA
     This Rx looks soooooo good, that I will make it for our 44th Anniversary because my husband is a Diabetic and misses his cookies. I will use Splenda baking sugar instead of regular sugar. My husband has many foods he will NOT eat and almonds are one of them, so I will substitute another nut. - 7/9/10
  • JULIETTESMOM
     I think it is 1/2 teaspoon of salt. - 12/14/09
  • FERIHEARTED
     I made with splenda instead of sugar and yummy - 12/13/09
  • MDUDEK1
     These are very tasty! Will include them in this year's Christmas cookies. I made 36 cookies from this recipe. - 12/12/11
  • COWGIRL_72
     Made these last night.--needed more flour as it was very sticky. Directions are definately lacking. If you cut 12" log into 1 1/2 " strips, you would only get 9 sticks, not 18. I made "log" 3" wide and about 18" long and cut them 3/4" thick and still baking 15 minutes. Not shortbread but yummy! - 12/12/11
  • RSE858
     Made w/ splenda. I was not able to get 55 servings either. - 7/26/11
  • KITTYF54
     Why call it a short bread recipe when you've removed the shortening/butter? From all I've ever heard, "short" meant fat, that's why we call shortening, shortening. - 12/12/10
  • BLUEC5KITTEN
     I love that this uses whole wheat flour (albeit pastry flour), as I have found I really like the taste this imparts. I use whole wheat flour when making crust for my homemade low-fat/low-carb pumpkin pie every holiday season and it is always a hit with my family of diabetics with high cholesterol! - 10/28/10
  • JONSTAZGIRL
     these were ok, didn't come out with 55 servings for sure!
    it took longer to bake than suggested and didn't quite turn out like I had hoped but my kids liked them since they rarely get a treat like this... - 3/11/10
  • HYPATIAX
     This isn't really shortbread. You should change the name. - 12/14/09
  • ROSIELIN76
     Can't wait to try this. I'll assume the "silvered" almonds are actually "slivered" and I might even dip/sprinkle the chocolate-dipped ends with some chopped almonds. Our pastor has diverticulitis & can't eat nuts - would he be able to eat these (without the extra chopped almonds I mentioned)? How - 12/12/09
  • HESSMARY
     It has to be "sea salt" -- and this does look promising. - 12/12/09
  • HIPPICHICK1
     This recipe looks sooooo good! I never make Xmas cookies (they just get in my mouth), but this year I might attempt this recipe seeing as it has two of my favorite things combined - shortbread AND chocolate! - 11/30/09
  • USMAWIFE
     I WANT THESE thank you - 12/8/20
  • 2DAWN4
     Can't wait to try these! - 12/31/19



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