Fruit and Nut Shortbread

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A colorful addition to your Christmas baking.

Submitted by Carol

Updated on August 22, 2022

3

Servings:

18

Yield:

3 dozen

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Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg yolk
2 cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cup candied cherries, halved
½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Cream butter and sugar. Add yolk and flour. Cut in fruit and nuts. Shape dough into two rolls 2 inches in diameter and roll in waxed paper. Chill overnight.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
While still cold and wax paper still on, take a sharp knife and cut thin slices (1/8 inch). Set on greased cookie sheets, remove wax paper and bake for 10 minutes. (Slightly brown edges).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

227	Calories
13g	Fat
27g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 227
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	16%
Saturated Fat 7g	34%
Cholesterol 39mg	13%
Sodium 81mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 2g	4%
Calcium 20mg	2%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 52mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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