Italian Almond Cookies I Recipe

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Italian Almond Cookies I
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Ingredients:

  • 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 tbsp brandy
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9 inch square baking pan.
  2. Combine flour, almonds, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream vegetable shortening and sugar. Beat in lemon juice and brandy. Beat in lemon zest. Gradually blend in dry ingredients. Spread mixture evenly in prepared baking pan. DO NOT press down on the mixture.
  4. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until lightly colored on top. Cool in pan on a wire rack before cutting into large or small bars.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 4390.3 Kcal (18381 kJ)
Calories from fat 2566.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 285.19g 439%
Sodium 133.97mg 6%
Potassium 1346.79mg 29%
Total Carbs 403.34g 134%
Sugars 125.77g 503%
Dietary Fiber 24.51g 98%
Protein 63.83g 128%
Vitamin C 11.9mg 20%
Iron 7.7mg 43%
Calcium 395.4mg 40%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 513.95 Kcal (2152 kJ)
Calories from fat 300.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.39g 439%
Sodium 15.68mg 6%
Potassium 157.66mg 29%
Total Carbs 47.22g 134%
Sugars 14.72g 503%
Dietary Fiber 2.87g 98%
Protein 7.47g 128%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 20%
Iron 0.9mg 43%
Calcium 46.3mg 40%

* 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

  • 110.8
    Points
  • 121
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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