Za’atar shortbread

Za’atar shortbread

Arabic
10 mins Prep · 30 mins Cook

Earthy, aromatic za’atar and dark chocolate are an unusual combination but the two unite in this sweet-savoury recipe to produce a perfectly balanced tea-time treat

Created by Spinneys
Prep time 10 minutes
Cook time 30 minutes
Serves 15
Cuisine Arabic
Diet Family Friendly
Preparation Easy
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 159
Fat 8g
Saturates 5g
Protein 2g
Carbs 19g
Sugars 9g
Given the cook-at-home nature of Spinneys and natural variations in ingredients, nutritional information is approximated. See details

Cooking Instructions

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1

Melt the butter.

2

Heat the oven to 160°C, gas mark 2.

3

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugars and salt. Add the melted butter and ½ tbsp of za’atar and stir to combine.

4

Chop the chocolate and stir half into the mixture.

5

Line a 20cm-square baking tin with a strip of baking paper and press the mixture into the tin. Ensure that the top is leveled evenly.

6

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until slightly golden around the edges.

7

Cut the shortbread into squares while still hot and set aside to cool completely in the tin.

8

Melt the remaining chocolate.

9

Dip the shortbreads – at an angle – into the chocolate and sprinkle over the remaining za’atar.

10

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for upto 3 days.