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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- Hibiscus-Vanilla Bean Shortbread makes about 42 CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 1 c unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1/2 c plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 t kosher salt
- 2 T dried hibiscus petals
- 1/2 t vanilla extract
- 1/4 vanilla bean, scraped
- 2 c cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 c raw demerara sugar (if choosing the log option)
- 1 egg white mixed with one tablespoon water for wash (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 57g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 278 | |
| Calories from Fat 137 | 49% |
| Total Fat 15.55g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 9.75g | 39% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium 101mg | 4% |
| Potassium 33mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 32.92g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugars 17.03g | 11% |
| Protein 2.32g | 4% |
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