Speckled Shortbread

Speckled Shortbread
Speckled Shortbread might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe serves 36. One portion of this dish contains about 1g of protein, 6g of fat, and a total of 101 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. A mixture of butter, semisweet chocolate, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious.

Instructions

1
Beat shortening and butter at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
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2
Scrape vanilla bean seeds into mixture; discard pod. Beat in egg yolk.
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3
Add flour and salt, beating at low speed just until blended. Stir in grated chocolate. Press dough into an ungreased 15" x 10" x 1" jellyroll pan.
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4
Bake at 325 for 25 minutes.
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5
Let cool slightly in pan.
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6
Cut shortbread into 3" x 1 1/4" strips, using a fluted pastry wheel.
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7
Let cool completely in pan.
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8
Shortbread Wedges: Press half of dough into an ungreased 9" round cakepan.
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9
Bake at 325 for 28 to 30 minutes.
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10
Let cool completely in pan.
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11
Cut shortbread into thin wedges. Repeat procedure with remaining dough.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings36
Health Score0
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