Lemon-Basil Cookies Recipe

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Lemon-Basil 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 balls slightly with bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
  4. Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  5. *Regular Italian ('Genovese') basil may be substituted for lemon basil.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 7077.43 Kcal (29632 kJ)
Calories from fat 3461.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 384.57g 592%
Cholesterol 1161.03mg 387%
Sodium 500.33mg 21%
Potassium 1047.37mg 22%
Total Carbs 822.63g 274%
Sugars 207.63g 831%
Dietary Fiber 24.87g 99%
Protein 90.77g 182%
Vitamin C 23.8mg 40%
Vitamin A 4.5mg 151%
Iron 8.5mg 47%
Calcium 255.1mg 26%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 401.88 Kcal (1683 kJ)
Calories from fat 196.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.84g 592%
Cholesterol 65.93mg 387%
Sodium 28.41mg 21%
Potassium 59.47mg 22%
Total Carbs 46.71g 274%
Sugars 11.79g 831%
Dietary Fiber 1.41g 99%
Protein 5.15g 182%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 40%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 151%
Iron 0.5mg 47%
Calcium 14.5mg 26%

* 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

  • 172.8
    Points
  • 195
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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