The WW Shortbread Cookies are yummy and have 75 calories per serving. Takes 27 minutes to make, and you may serve it at holidays, functions, events, feasts, or lunches. It contains light butter, monk fruit sweetener, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, salt, and cornstarch. We may pair these cookies with hot tea, latte, herbal tea, fresh strawberries, mixed berry bowl, Greek yogurt parfait, vanilla yogurt, mini biscotti, or frozen yogurt. You may keep these WW Shortbread Cookies for 7 days in the refrigerator. These cookies are very easy to prepare, as the instructions are simple.
STATS:
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Course: Dessert
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 75 kcal
- Cuisine: Scottish
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Cooking Time: 12 minutes
- Servings: 18 cookies
EQUIPMENT:
- Cooling rack
- Baking sheet
- Measuring spoons
- Electric hand mixer
- Baking paper
- Cookie cutter
- Measuring cups
- Mixing bowl
- Rolling pin
INGREDIENTS:
- Half cup softened light butter
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- Quarter cup granulated monk fruit sweetener
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Quarter cup cornstarch
- ⅛ tsp. salt
INGREDIENT NOTES:
LIGHT BUTTER:
- Light butter gives a classic, rich taste that makes the shortbread taste authentic. It contains less fat and calories. You may use regular butter as per your preference.
GRANULATED MONK FRUIT SWEETENER:
- It gives sweetness without extra calories. We use it to keep the cookie WW-friendly. Use coconut sugar as an alternative.
VANILLA EXTRACT:
- Vanilla extract gives warmth and improves the buttery taste of the cookies. Using a small amount of vanilla extract make a noticeable difference in the cookies. You may use almond extract as per your choice.
ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:
- It forms the structure and gives stability to the cookies. You may use white whole wheat flour as an alternative.
CORNSTARCH:
- Cornstarch is a key ingredient in your shortbread cookies. It makes the delicate texture to make a unique recipe. You may use arrowroot powder or tapioca starch as another option.
SALT:
- It maintains the sweetness and improves the buttery taste. You may use fine sea salt as per your choice.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, warm your oven to 325°F and cover the sheet with baking paper.
- Then beat the butter and monk fruit sweetener in a mixing bowl.
- Mix in the vanilla extract, flour, salt, and cornstarch to make a soft dough.
- Now gently knead the dough few times on a floured surface.
- Roll the dough about ¼-inch thickness and cut using a cookie cutter.
- You will arrange cookies on the sheet and bake for 12 minutes.
- Lastly, cool the cookies for five minutes and cool on a cooling rack.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
HOT DRINKS:
- Hot Tea
- Black Coffee
- Cappuccino
- Latte
- Herbal Tea
COLD DRINKS:
- Iced Coffee
- Cold Brew
- Unsweetened Almond Milk
- Iced Tea
- Protein Shake
FRUITS:
- Fresh Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Sliced Apples
- Mixed Berry Bowl
DESSERTS:
- Greek Yogurt Parfait
- Vanilla Yogurt
- Sugar-Free Pudding
- Frozen Yogurt
TREATS:
- Mini Biscotti
- WW Sugar Cookies
- Fresh Fruit
- Dark Chocolate Squares
- Meringue Cookies
TIPS:
- Use soft butter for an easy mixture and smoother dough.
- You will chill the dough for 15 minutes if it becomes too soft.
- Cool cookies completely before storing to keep crispiness.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to keep tender cookies.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- You may add the cookies to the box and keep them for seven days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze the cookies for 90 days.
FAQs:
Why are my cookies crumbly?
- They are naturally crumbly; you may add 1 tsp. of milk if you feel them too dry.
Can I use regular sugar?
- Yes, use regular granulated sugar instead of monk fruit sweetener.
How can I make these cookies gluten-free?
- Use a gluten-free all-purpose blend to make gluten-free cookies.
Should I freeze my dough?
- Yes, wrap tightly to freeze for 90 days.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Potassium: 15 mg
Net Carbs: 7 g
Total Carbs: 8 grams
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 1 gram
Fat: 4 g
Sodium: 45 milligrams
Calories: 75 kcal
Calcium: 8 milligrams
Iron: 0.3 mg
Vitamin A: 120 IU
Weight Watcher Points: 2 Points per cookie