Easy Lemon Shorties Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup butter ( no substitutes)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp lemon rind, grated
2 cups all-purpose flour (or 1 cup all-purpose and 1 cup whole wheat

Directions:

Using a large bowl, cream butter and beat in sugar until light and fluffy.
Stir in lemon rind.
Gradually stir in flour until blended.
Shape dough into 2 equal discs, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes until chilled.
Preheat oven to 300F.
Between 2 sheets of waxed paper, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
Using a 2 inch floured cutter, cut out cookies and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake in 300F oven for 17 to 30 minutes until lightly browned on bottom.
Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on racks.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	505.44 Kcal (2116 kJ)
Calories from fat	283.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.51g	48%
Cholesterol	92.24mg	31%
Sodium	12.41mg	1%
Potassium	59.57mg	1%
Total Carbs	51.29g	17%
Sugars	17.9g	72%
Dietary Fiber	1.3g	5%
Protein	5.09g	10%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	17.8mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	499.94 Kcal (2093 kJ)
Calories from fat	280.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.16g	48%
Cholesterol	91.24mg	31%
Sodium	12.28mg	1%
Potassium	58.92mg	1%
Total Carbs	50.74g	17%
Sugars	17.71g	72%
Dietary Fiber	1.29g	5%
Protein	5.03g	10%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	17.6mg	2%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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