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Shortbread biscuits on a cooling rack

Reduced Sugar Shortbread Biscuits

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About the bake

If you are watching your weight but still want a treat, try these delicious low fat, low sugar biscuits. This recipe makes 20 biscuits with 113 calories per biscuit.

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

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