Orange-Almond Cookies Recipe

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Orange-Almond Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 tsp orange zest
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped slivered almonds
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 4 -5 tsp water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp orange zest

Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 400. In medium bowl, beat butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 1/2 t. orange peel and 1 t. almond extract with mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in flour, salt and almonds until well blended.
  2. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. On ungreased cookie sheet, place balls 1 inch apart. Bake 7-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets to wire racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  3. In small bowl, stir all glaze ingredients, adding enough water to make a pouring consistency. In another small bowl, mix topping ingredients. Dip tops of cookies in glaze, then sprinkle with topping. Place cookies in miniature paper baking cups if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 216.62 Kcal (907 kJ)
Calories from fat 108.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.05g 19%
Cholesterol 10.17mg 3%
Sodium 314.12mg 13%
Potassium 332.95mg 7%
Total Carbs 25.09g 8%
Sugars 11.61g 46%
Dietary Fiber 0.94g 4%
Protein 2.55g 5%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 35.1mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 479.08 Kcal (2006 kJ)
Calories from fat 239.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.65g 19%
Cholesterol 22.49mg 3%
Sodium 694.72mg 13%
Potassium 736.38mg 7%
Total Carbs 55.5g 8%
Sugars 25.67g 46%
Dietary Fiber 2.09g 4%
Protein 5.65g 5%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.1mg 3%
Calcium 77.6mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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