Maple Shortbread

Vegetarian
Maple Shortbread
45 min.
8
191kcal

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Indulge in the delightful world of Maple Shortbread, a dessert that perfectly marries the rich, buttery flavor of traditional shortbread with the warm, inviting sweetness of maple. This vegetarian treat is not only simple to make but also a crowd-pleaser, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or a cozy afternoon snack. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe yields eight generous servings, each packed with 191 calories of pure bliss. The combination of dark brown sugar and maple sugar adds a unique depth of flavor, while the cornstarch ensures a tender, crumbly texture that is characteristic of the best shortbreads. Whether enjoyed with a cup of tea or as a sweet ending to a meal, these wedges of goodness are sure to impress.

What’s more, the preparation is a breeze! With the help of a food processor, you can whip up the dough in no time. After a quick chill in the freezer and a golden bake in the oven, your kitchen will be filled with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked shortbread. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to treat yourself and your loved ones to this scrumptious Maple Shortbread that’s bound to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons cornstarch 
  • tablespoons t brown sugar dark packed
  • 0.3 cup maple sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup flour all-purpose
  • stick butter unsalted cold cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • teaspoon vanilla 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • tart form

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and put a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom in freezer to chill.
  2. Blend butter, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons maple sugar, and vanilla in a food processor just until smooth, about 30 seconds. Sift flour, cornstarch, and salt over butter mixture and pulse just until clumps form (about 8 pulses).
  3. Press evenly into chilled pan, then sprinkle evenly with remaining 2 tablespoons maple sugar. Prick all over with a fork and freeze 5 minutes.
  4. Bake in middle of oven until edges are golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack 5 minutes and, while still warm, cut into 8 wedges. Cool completely before removing from pan.
  5. Shortbread keeps in an airtight container at room temperature 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories191kcal
Protein2.81%
Fat54.4%
Carbs42.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.25
Glycemic Load
10.7
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.2447826201501%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:190.57kcal
9.53%
Fat:11.59g
17.83%
Saturated Fat:7.28g
45.48%
Carbohydrates:20.5g
6.83%
Net Carbohydrates:20.17g
7.33%
Sugar:9.29g
10.32%
Cholesterol:30.37mg
10.12%
Sodium:76.34mg
3.32%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.56%
100%
Protein:1.35g
2.69%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.59%
Vitamin A:352.98IU
7.06%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.23%
Selenium:4.27µg
6.09%
Folate:21.9µg
5.47%
Iron:0.7mg
3.88%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.77%
Zinc:0.55mg
3.64%
Vitamin B3:0.71mg
3.53%
Vitamin E:0.33mg
2.23%
Phosphorus:16.68mg
1.67%
Copper:0.03mg
1.46%
Calcium:14.43mg
1.44%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.41%
Fiber:0.33g
1.34%
Potassium:40.99mg
1.17%
Magnesium:4.66mg
1.16%
Source:Epicurious