WHOLE-WHEAT SHORTBREAD COOKIES

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These rustic shortbread wedges are made with whole-wheat pastry flour for a light, crumbly texture. Complete the treat with winter citrus, such as clementines or blood oranges, and dark chocolate.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

11 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for brushing
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon cane sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
Raw sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Brush an 8-inch fluted tart pan with butter. In a bowl, mix together remaining butter with cane sugar, vanilla, and salt. Add flour and mix until just combined.
  • Press dough into prepared pan and chill in the freezer, 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the top with raw sugar and bake until golden, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then carefully remove from pan. Cut into 12 wedges and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between each wedge.
  • Bake until crisp, about 15 minutes more. Let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 g, Cholesterol 28 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 51 g

graliengogy_
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I'm so happy I tried this recipe. These cookies are amazing!


Tshiamo Mpofu
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious.


Tyler Casper
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Humera Ansari
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These cookies are delicious! I love the way the whole wheat flour gives them a slightly nutty flavor.


rehenaakta eva
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are now my favorite shortbread cookies.


Richard Campoverde
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These cookies are the perfect afternoon snack. They're sweet and satisfying, but not too heavy.


John Brigham
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I love that these cookies are made with whole wheat flour. It makes them a bit healthier than traditional shortbread cookies.


Bishwajit Das
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Amit Ram
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I made these cookies for Christmas and they were a huge hit! They're so delicious and festive.


Toma Parvin
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These cookies are AMAZING! I love the flavor and texture.


Dip Karki
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to recipe for shortbread cookies.


Chandavi
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I love the addition of the sea salt.


Susan Walker
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The recipe was easy to follow and the cookies turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.


LUQMAN ALI 3056
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I made these cookies for a party I was hosting and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


UNREAL SAIF YT
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These whole wheat shortbread cookies are delicious! They have a nice, buttery flavor and a perfect crumbly texture. I love that they're made with whole wheat flour, which makes them a bit healthier than traditional shortbread cookies.