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Lemon Ginger Shortbread Recipe

Lemon Ginger Shortbread Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
1 tbsp grated lemon peel
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 -4 tsp fresh lemon juice

Directions:

Heat oven to 325*.
In large bowl, combine butter and sugar; beat until light and fluffy.
Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour, ginger and lemon peel; mix well.
Shape dough into ball; divide into 4 pieces. On ungreased cookie sheets, flatten each piece to 6-inch round; press edges to smooth.
Bake at 325* for 15 to 25 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; cut each round layer into 8 wedges; pierce surface with fork if desired. Cool on cookie sheet for 15 minutes or until completely cooled.
In small bowl, combine powdered sugar and enough lemon juice for desired drizzling consistency; blend until smooth. Place mixture in small resealable food storage plastic bag; seal bag. Cut off small corner of bag. Squeeze glaze onto cooled cookies.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	740.83 Kcal (3102 kJ)
Calories from fat	387.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	43.02g	66%
Cholesterol	81.34mg	27%
Sodium	294.8mg	12%
Potassium	673.59mg	14%
Total Carbs	83.2g	28%
Sugars	28.42g	114%
Dietary Fiber	1.36g	5%
Protein	7.16g	14%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	35.6mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	479.06 Kcal (2006 kJ)
Calories from fat	250.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.82g	66%
Cholesterol	52.6mg	27%
Sodium	190.63mg	12%
Potassium	435.57mg	14%
Total Carbs	53.8g	28%
Sugars	18.38g	114%
Dietary Fiber	0.88g	5%
Protein	4.63g	14%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	13%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	23mg	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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