Apple and Spice Wheaten Shortbreads
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 30
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 85.0
- Total Fat: 3.4 g
- Cholesterol: 8.1 mg
- Sodium: 24.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 14.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.0 g
- Protein: 1.3 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Apple and Spice Wheaten Shortbreads calories by ingredient
Introduction
Adapted from Michele Morris, author of the blog Cooking With Michele: http://cookingwithmichele.com/2009/10/apple-cinnamon-shortbread-cookies/ Adapted from Michele Morris, author of the blog Cooking With Michele: http://cookingwithmichele.com/2009/10/appl
e-cinnamon-shortbread-cookies/
Number of Servings: 30
Ingredients
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1 cup flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tbsp ground flaxseed
1 tbsp wheat germ
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
4 oz butter, softened
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1 apple, peeled and grated
Directions
Preheat oven to 350F.
Whisk together flours, flaxseed, wheat germ, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar together until fluffy.
Add vanilla and apple and blend to combine.
Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Gently roll out between layers of plastic or wax paper to a rectangle about 1/2" thick.
Cut into 30 squares and place onto a baking sheet lined with a Silpat or parchment.
Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool completely on baking sheet.
Number of Servings: 30
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.
Whisk together flours, flaxseed, wheat germ, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar together until fluffy.
Add vanilla and apple and blend to combine.
Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Gently roll out between layers of plastic or wax paper to a rectangle about 1/2" thick.
Cut into 30 squares and place onto a baking sheet lined with a Silpat or parchment.
Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool completely on baking sheet.
Number of Servings: 30
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.