Lemon Shortbread Trees Recipe

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Lemon Shortbread Trees
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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
381
Calories
Total time
55
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, confectioners' sugar and cornstarch until light and fluffy. Beat in lemon peel and juice. Gradually add flour and mix well.
  2. Divide dough into two portions; shape each into two 6-in. logs. Flatten top and push in sides at an angle to form a 2-in. x 2-in. x 1-1/2-in.-triangle. Wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for 4 hours or until firm.
  3. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Break pretzel sticks in half; press into short side of each cookie for tree trunk. Bake at 350° 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, water and meringue powder; beat on low speed just until combined. Beat on high for 4-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Remove 1 cup and tint red. Tint remaining icing green. (Keep unused icing covered at all times with a damp cloth.)
  5. Frost and decorate cookies as desired. Let dry at room temperature for several hours or until firm. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 381.05 Kcal (1595 kJ)
Calories from fat 53.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.96g 9%
Cholesterol 13.05mg 4%
Sodium 464.86mg 19%
Potassium 53.29mg 1%
Total Carbs 74.81g 25%
Sugars 15.83g 63%
Dietary Fiber 1.19g 5%
Protein 6.13g 12%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 332.22 Kcal (1391 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.2g 9%
Cholesterol 11.38mg 4%
Sodium 405.3mg 19%
Potassium 46.46mg 1%
Total Carbs 65.23g 25%
Sugars 13.8g 63%
Dietary Fiber 1.04g 5%
Protein 5.34g 12%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 2mg 13%
Calcium 13.1mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.9
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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