Citrus Almond Cookies Recipe

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Citrus Almond Cookies
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Directions:

  1. Place almonds in a food processor; cover and process until chopped. In a large bowl, combine the almonds, sugar, chocolate and cinnamon; set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, beat the eggs, orange peel, orange juice, lemon peel and extracts until combined. Gradually add to almond mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
  3. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 12-15 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, extracts and enough water to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over cooled cookies. Store in airtight containers. Yield: 6 dozen.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 72.86 Kcal (305 kJ)
Calories from fat 38.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.31g 7%
Cholesterol 4.69mg 2%
Sodium 12.83mg 1%
Potassium 49.9mg 1%
Total Carbs 7.72g 3%
Sugars 5.21g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1.17g 5%
Protein 1.65g 3%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 23.4mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 463.83 Kcal (1942 kJ)
Calories from fat 246.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.41g 7%
Cholesterol 29.84mg 2%
Sodium 81.7mg 1%
Potassium 317.71mg 1%
Total Carbs 49.13g 3%
Sugars 33.17g 21%
Dietary Fiber 7.42g 5%
Protein 10.53g 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 1%
Iron 1.8mg 2%
Calcium 148.9mg 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

  • 1.6
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • high fiber

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