WHOLE-WHEAT SHORTBREAD COOKIES

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These rustic shortbread wedges are made with whole-wheat pastry flour for a light, crumbly texture. Complete the treat with winter citrus, such as clementines or blood oranges, and dark chocolate.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

11 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for brushing
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon cane sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
Raw sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Brush an 8-inch fluted tart pan with butter. In a bowl, mix together remaining butter with cane sugar, vanilla, and salt. Add flour and mix until just combined.
  • Press dough into prepared pan and chill in the freezer, 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the top with raw sugar and bake until golden, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then carefully remove from pan. Cut into 12 wedges and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between each wedge.
  • Bake until crisp, about 15 minutes more. Let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 g, Cholesterol 28 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 51 g

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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste.


KlirFrn009 f
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I'm not a big fan of shortbread cookies, but these were actually pretty good. I liked the nutty flavor of the whole wheat flour.


Azeddin Fahim Badi
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover whole wheat flour. They're also a healthier alternative to traditional shortbread cookies.


Asoid Asoid
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Jhayden Franz
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I can't stop eating them!


Frodi Haraldsson
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. The cookies are delicious and they're perfect for any occasion.


Hoor Ramadane
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These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my taste.


Ravindu Pramod
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Not a fan of the whole wheat flour. I think it made the cookies too dry.


Shajeel Shah
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whole wheat flour to make them a little bit healthier.


Sufyan Pashtoon
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I found the dough to be a bit too dry, so I added an extra tablespoon of butter. The cookies turned out perfectly after that.


Ronald Smith Sr.
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved them.


Ana Rana Raghap
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I've tried many shortbread cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are perfectly crisp and buttery, and the whole wheat flour gives them a lovely nutty flavor.


moinul hussain
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Delicious! Will definitely be making these again.


Farzad Moshref
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Easy to follow recipe and the cookies turned out great! I love the hint of saltiness that balances out the sweetness.


Mr Shiddat
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These shortbread cookies were a delightful surprise! They had a lovely buttery flavor and a crumbly texture that melted in my mouth. I especially appreciated the use of whole wheat flour, which gave them a slightly nutty flavor and made them feel mor