Lemon-Basil Butter Cookies Recipe

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Lemon-Basil Butter Cookies
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Directions:

  1. Process basil and 1/4 cup sugar in a food processor until blended.
  2. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar, beating well. Add lemon juice and egg, beating until blended. Gradually add flour and basil mixture, beating until blended.
  3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls, and place 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
  4. Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Garnish, if desired.
  5. * Plain fresh basil leaves may be substituted for lemon-basil leaves.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1179.57 Kcal (4939 kJ)
Calories from fat 576.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 64.09g 99%
Cholesterol 193.5mg 65%
Sodium 83.39mg 3%
Potassium 174.56mg 4%
Total Carbs 137.1g 46%
Sugars 34.61g 138%
Dietary Fiber 4.14g 17%
Protein 15.13g 30%
Vitamin C 4mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 25%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 42.5mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 401.88 Kcal (1683 kJ)
Calories from fat 196.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.84g 99%
Cholesterol 65.93mg 65%
Sodium 28.41mg 3%
Potassium 59.47mg 4%
Total Carbs 46.71g 46%
Sugars 11.79g 138%
Dietary Fiber 1.41g 17%
Protein 5.15g 30%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 25%
Iron 0.5mg 8%
Calcium 14.5mg 4%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 28.1
    Points
  • 32
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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