Lemon Shortbread Squares Recipe

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Lemon Shortbread Squares
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Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in extracts. Gradually add flour. Mix until dough forms a ball and pulls away from the side of the bowl. Stir in lemon peel if desired.
  2. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Score with a sharp knife into 16 squares. Prick each square twice with a fork. Sprinkle with pecans; press firmly into dough.
  3. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned and pecans are toasted. Cool for 5 minutes. Cut along scored lines. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 16 squares.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 270.44 Kcal (1132 kJ)
Calories from fat 100.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.22g 17%
Cholesterol 15.25mg 5%
Sodium 1.12mg 0%
Potassium 33.44mg 1%
Total Carbs 38.52g 13%
Sugars 7.56g 30%
Dietary Fiber 0.67g 3%
Protein 3.31g 7%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 7.1mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 348.28 Kcal (1458 kJ)
Calories from fat 130.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.45g 17%
Cholesterol 19.64mg 5%
Sodium 1.45mg 0%
Potassium 43.07mg 1%
Total Carbs 49.6g 13%
Sugars 9.74g 30%
Dietary Fiber 0.86g 3%
Protein 4.26g 7%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 9.1mg 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

  • 6.2
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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