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Lemon and Cranberry Shortbread

Recipes :: Snacks :: Lemon and Cranberry Shortbread

Morning, noon or night Lemon and Cranberry Shortbread is the treat that gives you a little boost.

Lemon and Cranberry Shortbread

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(Makes: 20)

180g butter, softened
1/3 cup icing sugar
¼ cup dried cranberries (craisins), chopped
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind
1½ cups plain flour, sifted
4 scoops Sustagen Hospital Formula Vanilla
Icing sugar for dusting

Download this recipe PDF 470kb

to make

(Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 10 minutes)

  1. Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F) conventional/ 160°C (320°F) fan forced. In a medium bowl cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Stir in cranberries and lemon rind, and gradually mix in flour and Sustagen Hospital Formula to form soft dough.
  3. Roll mixture into 1 tablespoon sized balls and arrange onto a baking paper lined baking tray. Flatten each biscuit slightly with a floured fork.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes or until pale golden colour. Remove and place onto a wire rack to cool. Dust with icing sugar.

helpful tips

Dried currants can be used as an alternative to dried cranberries.

Storage:
Leave to cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Freeze:
Not suitable.

Increased Fibre:
Sustagen Hospital Formula Plus Fibre can be used.

NutrientPer Serve
Energy568kJ
- Calories136Cal
Protein2.2g
Total Fat7.6g
- Saturated Fat5.0g
Carbohydrate14.7g
- Sugars6.0g
Dietary Fibre0.5g
Sodium77mg