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Shortbread cookies
Calories & nutrition facts
commercially prepared, plain
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 514 kcal —
- Protein 5.4 g 11%
- Carbohydrate 62 g 23%
- Fat 26 g 34%
- Saturated fat 8.1 g 41%
- Fibre 1.3 g 5%
- Sugars 22 g —
- Sodium 353 mg 15%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 2.4 mg 16%
- Vitamin K 11 µg 9%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.35 mg 29%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.31 mg 24%
- Niacin (B3) 3.3 mg 20%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.32 mg 6%
- Vitamin B6 0.07 mg 4%
- Folate (B9) 81 µg 20%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 0.9 mg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 13 mg 1%
- Iron 3 mg 17%
- Magnesium 14 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 66 mg 5%
- Potassium 88 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.49 mg 4%
- Copper 0.09 mg 10%
- Manganese 0.39 mg 17%
- Selenium 6.2 µg 11%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 514 | 5.4 g | 63 g | 26 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 146 | 1.5 g | 18 g | 7.4 g |
| 1 × cookie | 11.8 g | 61 | 0.6 g | 7.4 g | 3.1 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 291 | 3 g | 35 g | 15 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 73 | 0.8 g | 8.9 g | 3.7 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 437 | 4.6 g | 53 g | 22 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 583 | 6.1 g | 71 g | 30 g |
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- Shortbread pastry biscuitfrom bakery484 kcal / 100 g
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Questions about Shortbread cookies
How do you make shortbread cookies from scratch?
Rub cold butter into plain flour and sugar, then bring the crumbs together without kneading; chilling the dough for 20–30 minutes helps the cookies keep their shape. Bake at 160–170 °C until pale golden at the edges, usually 15–25 minutes depending on thickness.
Why does shortbread dough crumble, and how can you fix it?
Shortbread dough is meant to be crumbly, but it should hold when squeezed. If it falls apart, work in a little softened butter or a teaspoon of cold water at a time; avoid adding much flour, which can make the baked cookies dry.
How should you store shortbread cookies to keep them crisp?
Cool them completely, then keep them in an airtight tin at room temperature, with baking paper between layers. They keep well for about two weeks; freeze the baked cookies or unbaked dough for longer storage.
What do you serve with shortbread cookies?
Their buttery, crumbly texture goes especially well with tea or coffee, and they are often served alongside fresh berries, stewed fruit or ice cream. Crumble them over fruit fool or use them as a base for a cheesecake.
What is the difference between shortbread and shortcake?
Shortbread is a firm, crisp biscuit made with a simple butter-rich dough. Shortcake is usually lighter and more crumbly, often leavened, and is commonly split and served with fruit and cream.
Can you use shortbread instead of digestive biscuits for a cheesecake base?
Yes, but shortbread is richer and more buttery, so the base may need less melted butter than a digestive-biscuit base. Crush the biscuits finely, mix in just enough butter to make the crumbs clump, then press firmly into the tin.
How many shortbread cookies are in a typical serving?
A small cookie weighs about 12 g, so two make a modest portion of roughly 24 g. That portion provides 123 kcal.
Does shortbread contain much saturated fat?
Butter gives shortbread its characteristic richness, and a 30 g portion contains 2.4 g of saturated fat. It also provides 7.9 g of total fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174967 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
