Fudge shortbread

Fudge shortbread
Average rating: 3 out of 5 star rating

Woman's Weekly recipe You can't get better than crumbly shortbread with oozy fudge pieces and this recipe from Woman's Weekly is perfect for kids' parties.

  • Makes: 8 Wedges

  • Child friendly

Ingredients

Woman's Weekly cookery editor Sue McMahon says: Once cold, keep this shortbread in an airtight container. It goes softer more quickly than ordinary shortbread because of the fudge.

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  • 125g (4oz) butter, softened
  • 30g (1oz) caster sugar
  • 150g (5oz) plain flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • 30g (1oz) fine semolina
  • 60g (2oz) soft fudge, finely chopped
  • Baking sheet, buttered

Method

  1. Set the oven to 160°C or gas mark 3.
  2. In a bowl, beat the butter with the sugar until creamy. Sift the flour and salt into the bowl, then add semolina and chopped fudge. Blend in with a spoon, and then work by hand to form a soft dough.
  3. Knead the dough lightly on a floured surface until smooth. Roll out to
  4. a smooth round about 15cm (6in) in diameter. Shape the dough into a neat round, then place it on a baking sheet. Score into eight wedges, prick well with a fork, and then pinch lightly round the edges.
  5. Bake the shortbread in the oven for 35-40 mins until cooked through, though it should remain pale in colour. Allow to cool on baking sheet for about 20 mins, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Storage notes: Not suitable for freezing, but will keep well for up to 4-5 days in an airtight container. Nutritional information is for the maximum number of servings

By Jennifer Shepherd

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Nutritional information per portion

  • Calories 240(kcal)
  • Fat 14.0g
  • Saturates 1.0g

This nutritional information is only a guide and is based on 2,000 calories per day. For more information on eating a healthy diet, please visit the Food Standards Agency website.

Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.

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