Vegan Anginetti (Lemon Drop Cookies) Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 c. unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/8 tsp. course sea salt
- 1/4 c. vegan shortening
- 1/2 c. vegan granulated sugar
- Egg replacer, equivalent to 3 eggs, prepared according to package instructions
- 1-1/2 tsp. lemon extract
- 1 tsp. freshly grated lemon zest
- Icing:
- 3 c. vegan powdered sugar
- 1/4-1/2 c. cold water
- 1 tsp. lemon extract
- 1/2 tsp. lemon zest
- Garnish (either is optional)
- Rainbow sprinkles
- Fresh mint leaves
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 425g | |
| Calories 1080 | |
| Calories from Fat 86 | 8% |
| Total Fat 9.73g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 4.88g | 20% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium 1950mg | 81% |
| Potassium 426mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 208.77g | 56% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.6g | 25% |
| Sugars 16.68g | 11% |
| Protein 28.23g | 45% |
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