Lemon Nut Cookies

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Good cookies that are good for you.

Submitted by C Wayne
Updated on August 4, 2022
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Servings:
12
Yield:
2 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • ½ cup margarine

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 1 egg, separated

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest

  • 2 teaspoons orange zest

  • 1 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Cream margarine with sugar. Add egg yolk (reserve egg white), lemon juice and grated lemon and orange peels and beat. Add flour and mix well. Chill for one hour.

  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

  3. Dip a teaspoonful of dough into slightly beaten egg white and then into nuts. Place nut side up, 2 inches apart on lightly-oiled cookie sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to cooling rack immediately.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

186 Calories
11g Fat
20g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 186
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 94mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 50mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.