Meyer Lemon Thins Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice
- 12 T (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into several pieces
- 2 1/2 cups (11.25 oz) AP flour
- 1/4 t baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 cup (7 oz) sugar
- zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 t salt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 324g | |
| Calories 1299 | |
| Calories from Fat 489 | 38% |
| Total Fat 55.44g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat 32.3g | 129% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 540mg | 180% |
| Sodium 979mg | 41% |
| Potassium 102mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 199.43g | 53% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 198.78g | 133% |
| Protein 9.38g | 15% |
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