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Shortbread biscuits on a cooling rack
32Total Time
20Prep Time
12Bake Time
20Makes
Easy

Low Sugar Shortbread Biscuits

21 Reviews

  • Low Sugar

About the bake

If you are watching your weight but still want a treat, try these delicious low sugar biscuits. This recipe makes 20 biscuits.

Looking for more low sugar recipes? Head to our low sugar baking hub.

32Total Time
20Prep Time
12Bake Time
20Makes
Easy

Method

  1. Step 1:

    Pre heat the oven to 190°C (fan 170°C, gas mark 5). Line two baking trays with baking parchment.

  2. Step 2:

    Place all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and beat well until smooth. If the mixture is a little soft, chill it for half an hour.

  3. Step 3:

    Roll out the mixture on a floured work surface then cut the mixture into rounds with a biscuit cutter.

  4. Step 4:

    Bake the biscuits for 10-13 mins until lightly browned then allow to cool completely. They will keep for 3-4 days if stored in a air-tight container.

Ingredients

    • 175g Margarine
    • 50g Half spoon granulated sugar
    • 300g Allinson's plain white flour
    • 1 tsp Baking powder
    • 1 Egg (free range)

Utensils

  • 2 x baking trays
  • Baking parchment
  • Bowl
  • Rolling pin

Nutritional Information

per 25g
  • 115cal Energy
  • 5.7g Fat
  • 1.2g of which Saturates
  • 14g Carbohydrates
  • 2.6g of which Sugars
  • 1.9g Protein
  • 0.2g Salt

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