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Recipes :: Snacks :: Lemon and Cranberry Shortbread
Morning, noon or night Lemon and Cranberry Shortbread is the treat that gives you a little boost.
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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
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to make
(Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 10 minutes)
- 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.
- Stir in cranberries and lemon rind, and gradually mix in flour and Sustagen Hospital Formula to form soft dough.
- Roll mixture into 1 tablespoon sized balls and arrange onto a baking paper lined baking tray. Flatten each biscuit slightly with a floured fork.
- 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.
| Nutrient | Per Serve |
| Energy | 568kJ |
| - Calories | 136Cal |
| Protein | 2.2g |
| Total Fat | 7.6g |
| - Saturated Fat | 5.0g |
| Carbohydrate | 14.7g |
| - Sugars | 6.0g |
| Dietary Fibre | 0.5g |
| Sodium | 77mg |