Buttery Lemon Shortbread Recipe

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Buttery Lemon Shortbread
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Directions:

  1. Position oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat oven to 325°; butter 2 large nonstick baking sheets.
  2. Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Process the sugar and zest in a food processor until the zest is finely ground.
  4. Beat the butter with an electric mixer on med-high speed in a big bowl until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the sugar mixture and lemon oil; beat until well combined.
  6. Decrease speed to low; add the flour mixture, and beat just until blended; the dough will be crumbly.
  7. Knead the dough in the bowl for about 2 minutes or until it begins to come together when a small bit is pressed between your fingers.
  8. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces; place 2 of them on each baking sheet and pat each piece into a 5-inch round disk about 1/2 inch thick.
  9. Score the surface of each disk into 8 wedges, using the tines of a fork.
  10. Press around the outer edge of each disk with the tines.
  11. Bake for 12 minutes, rotate the baking sheets between the upper and lower oven racks, and bake for 12-13 minutes longer, until the shortbreads are light golden brown.
  12. Remove from the oven and cut through the scored lines.
  13. Remove the shortbreads from the baking sheets and let cool slightly on a wire rack.
  14. Store in airtight containers.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 610.52 Kcal (2556 kJ)
Calories from fat 338.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.56g 58%
Cholesterol 98.83mg 33%
Sodium 123.21mg 5%
Potassium 72.52mg 2%
Total Carbs 61.69g 21%
Sugars 12.01g 48%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 8%
Protein 6.67g 13%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 16%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 21.2mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 458.46 Kcal (1919 kJ)
Calories from fat 253.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.21g 58%
Cholesterol 74.22mg 33%
Sodium 92.52mg 5%
Potassium 54.46mg 2%
Total Carbs 46.33g 21%
Sugars 9.02g 48%
Dietary Fiber 1.42g 8%
Protein 5.01g 13%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 16%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 15.9mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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