Lemon Cayenne Cookies for the Grown Up in You Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temerature)
- 2 teaspoon lemon zest (finely grated)
- 2 large eggs (room temerature)
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cup all-purpose flour (scooped and leveled)
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda (scooped and leveled)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (scooped and leveled)
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (plus more for optional sprinkling)
- ½ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup confectioners sugar (for rolling)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 131g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 500 | |
| Calories from Fat 146 | 29% |
| Total Fat 16.58g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 10.04g | 40% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium 271mg | 11% |
| Potassium 89mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 83.56g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 51.04g | 34% |
| Protein 5.56g | 9% |
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