Iced Citrus Crackly Cookies Recipe

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Iced Citrus Crackly Cookies
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  1. Evenly space the oven racks in the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F on the convection setting, if available. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Beat the butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high until smooth. Add the sugar and citrus zest and continue to beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. (The creaming is important to get a great texture, so don't skimp here.) Add the yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the extracts.
  3. Whisk the flour, baking soda and salt together in a bowl. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing at low speed to make a soft dough.
  4. Scoop the dough into rounded heaping tablespoons with a cookie scoop or measuring spoon. Space the cookies about 2-inches apart on the prepared pans. Freeze for at least 30 minutes. (The cookies can be frozen for up to 1 month.).
  5. Bake the cookies, straight from the freezer, until edges are firm and bottoms are lightly browned, 15 to 17 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool.
  6. For icing: Mix the confectioners' sugar, colored sugar and appropriate flavored zest in a medium bowl. Add the citrus juice and mix with an electric mixer to make a firm but pourable icing. (If needed, add up to 1 teaspoon more juice, but take care that if the icing is too loose it won't set.) Dip the rounded side of the cooled cookies into the icing, then let the excess icing fall back into the bowl. Dry cookies icing side up on a rack. Serve.
  7. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 165.85 Kcal (694 kJ)
Calories from fat 56.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.27g 10%
Cholesterol 30.75mg 10%
Sodium 44.7mg 2%
Potassium 26.13mg 1%
Total Carbs 24.89g 8%
Sugars 16.32g 65%
Dietary Fiber 0.31g 1%
Protein 1.67g 3%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 6.1mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 37.11 Kcal (155 kJ)
Calories from fat 12.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.4g 10%
Cholesterol 6.88mg 10%
Sodium 10mg 2%
Potassium 5.85mg 1%
Total Carbs 5.57g 8%
Sugars 3.65g 65%
Dietary Fiber 0.07g 1%
Protein 0.37g 3%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 3%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 1.4mg 1%

* 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

  • 3.8
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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