Viennese Shortbread Biscuits

May 07, 2023May 7, 20230 2
Delicious and buttery Viennese shortbread biscuits
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Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

90 g icing sugar
300 g unsalted butter
2 eggs
lemon essence
375 g flour

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
20
Calories
215
Sugar
8g
Fat
16g
Viennese shortbread biscuits are a classic biscuit that is loved for their buttery and crumbly texture. These biscuits originated in Vienna, Austria and are a popular treat across Europe. The biscuits are made by combining icing sugar, unsalted butter, eggs, lemon essence, and flour to form a creamy dough. The dough is then piped onto a baking tray in a swirl shape and baked until lightly golden. These biscuits are perfect with a cup of hot tea or coffee, and are a great addition to any baking repertoire.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 170C and line a baking tray with parchment paper
2.In a bowl, beat the icing sugar and unsalted butter together until creamy
3.Beat in the eggs and a few drops of lemon essence
4.Sift in the flour and mix until just combined
5.Spoon the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle
6.Pipe the biscuits onto the prepared baking tray in a swirl shape
7.Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden
8.Leave the biscuits to cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

PROS

Buttery and delicious biscuits that are easy to make

CONS

High in fat and calories, not suitable for those with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Contains some calcium and vitamin B12 from the butter and eggs. However, should be consumed in moderation due to high fat and calorie content

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