Bergamot-Lime Cookies

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Bergamot-Lime Cookies
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Health Score:
61 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
30 min.
Preparation
ready in 45 min.
Ready in
Calories:
89
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Bergamot oil is extracted from the rinds of citrus fruit (Citrus bergamia) that grow on bergamot orange trees and is used to relieve stress but may also treat skin infections 

If you cannot find Bergamot oil just substitute in Orange or Lemon oil

1 piece contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie89 cal.(4 %)
Protein1 g(1 %)
Fat5 g(4 %)
Carbohydrates11 g(7 %)
Sugar added6 g(24 %)
Roughage0.2 g(1 %)
Vitamin A0 mg(0 %)
Vitamin D0.2 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E0.2 mg(2 %)
Vitamin K0.7 μg(1 %)
Vitamin B₁0 mg(0 %)
Vitamin B₂0 mg(0 %)
Niacin0.3 mg(3 %)
Vitamin B₆0 mg(0 %)
Folate4 μg(1 %)
Pantothenic acid0.1 mg(2 %)
Biotin1.3 μg(3 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.1 μg(3 %)
Vitamin C1 mg(1 %)
Potassium18 mg(0 %)
Calcium6 mg(1 %)
Magnesium2 mg(1 %)
Iron0.2 mg(1 %)
Iodine1 μg(1 %)
Zinc0.1 mg(1 %)
Saturated fatty acids2.7 g
Uric acid3 mg
Cholesterol33 mg
Complete sugar6 g

Ingredients

for
24
Ingredients
4 ozs softened butter
7 Tbsps sugar
1 Lime (zested)
1 whole egg
1 egg yolk
3 drops Bergamot oil (or Orange Oil)
9 ozs Pastry flour
1 tsp Baking powder
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation steps

1.

Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  

2.

Beat the butter, sugar and lime zest until light and creamy. Add the egg and egg yolk and mix well. Stir in the bergamot oil, flour and baking powder and mix until smooth. Drop by the tablespoonful onto the prepared baking sheet about 4 cm / 1-1/2 inches apart. Bake for 15-17 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack. 

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