Lemon--Cranberry Shortbread Recipe

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Lemon--Cranberry Shortbread
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F Line a 13x9 metal pan with foil, letting foil extend past edges (for ease of removal later).
  2. Grate 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon peel from lemons. Then squeeze 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon juice. NOTE: Both the peel and juice will be divided between the shortbread and the glaze.
  3. In food processor with knife blade attached, blend butter, granulated sugar, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon peel, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until creamy. (Reserve remaining lemon peel and juice for glaze). Add flour and pulse until dough begins to come together. Add cranberries and pulse until evenly mixed into dough (it's OK if all the cranberries aren't chopped). Press dough evenly into prepared pan with fingertips.
  4. Bake 35-40 minutes or until top is pale golden and edges are very slightly browned. Cool in pan on wire rack.
  5. When shortbread is cool, in small bowl, stir remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel until smooth, adding a little remaining juice if necessary to make a good spreading consistency. Spread glaze over shortbread. Let stand until it sets, about 30 minutes.
  6. Using foil, transfer shortbread to cutting board. Cut lengthwise into 3 strips, then make diagonal cuts to cut each strip into 12 triangles.
  7. Before serving, sprinkle with lemon-peel curls if desired.
  8. Store shortbread in tightly covered container, with waxed paper between layers, at room temperature up to 4 days, or in freezer up to 3 months.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 109.26 Kcal (457 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.92g 6%
Cholesterol 10.17mg 3%
Sodium 0.9mg 0%
Potassium 15.02mg 0%
Total Carbs 18.27g 6%
Sugars 12.27g 49%
Dietary Fiber 0.43g 2%
Protein 0.78g 2%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 4%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 3.4mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 381.61 Kcal (1598 kJ)
Calories from fat 123.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.68g 6%
Cholesterol 35.51mg 3%
Sodium 3.15mg 0%
Potassium 52.47mg 0%
Total Carbs 63.8g 6%
Sugars 42.84g 49%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 2%
Protein 2.73g 2%
Vitamin C 7.5mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 1%
Calcium 11.9mg 0%

* 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

  • 2.4
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free

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