Welsh Sunday Shortbread

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 5

Welsh Sunday Shortbread: A Sweet and Nutty Delight

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

12-16

Calories

305

Sugar

21g

Fat

19g

Welsh Sunday Shortbread is a traditional Welsh dessert. This nutty and fruity shortbread is the perfect sweet and gooey delight for a Sunday brunch or afternoon tea. This recipe combines sweet seedless raspberry jam with a layer of nutty shortbread and a crunchy crumble top. This dessert is loved for its quick prep time and the delicious mix of flavors and textures.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
3.	Add the flour and finely chopped walnuts/pecans and mix until combined.
4.	Press 2/3 of the dough mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
5.	Spread seedless raspberry jam evenly over the top.
6.	In a separate bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, almond extract, and hot water until smooth.
7.	Drizzle the icing mixture over the jam layer.
8.	Crumble the remaining dough mixture over the top.
9.	Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
10.	Allow to cool before cutting into bars and serving.

PROS

This recipe is easy to make and produces delicious, gooey shortbread bars.

The mix of sweet jam and nutty shortbread makes for a tasty treat that everyone will enjoy.

CONS

This recipe contains a large amount of granulated and confectioners’ sugar, making it high in calories and sugar content.

It is advisable to consume in moderation as part of a healthy and balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Nuts, like walnuts and pecans, are a good source of healthy fats and are said to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels, improve heart health, and decrease inflammation in the body.
However, this recipe also contains high amounts of sugar and butter, which should be consumed in moderation to maintain overall health.

	1 cup butter
	2 cups flour
	1/2 cup walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans , finely chopped
	1 cup seedless raspberry jam
	1/2 cup granulated sugar
	1/2 cup confectioners ' sugar
	1/2 teaspoon almond extract
	2 1/2 teaspoons hot water ( more , if needed )