Canestreletti

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Additional Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    4 dozen

  • Calories

    910 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Canestreletti

Just the right amount of sweetness with the perfect light crunch that will not break off into tiny pieces, with a hint of lemon

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Ingredients

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  • ½ lemon rind finely grated
  • 3 cups unbleached flour
  • ½ cup powder sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 egg yolks (save the egg white)

Instructions

  1. Mix all the above ingredients until you are able to roll the dough with some ease. 
  2. Let it rest, covered in a dark spot for at least 30 minutes. 
  3. Roll it out to a ¼ of an inch and use favorite cutters to make cookies. Place the cookies on parchment paper on a large cookie sheet. With a small brush, brush over a light coat of egg white.
  4. Bake in the oven at 375F for 10 minutes or when golden.
  5. Let it cool off and sprinkle powder sugar over it. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 910kcal (46%) Carbohydrates 96g (32%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 52g (80%) Saturated Fat 31g (155%) Cholesterol 317mg (106%) Sodium 17mg (1%) Potassium 126mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 1680IU (34%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4dozen

Amount Per Serving

Calories 910 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 910kcal 46%
Carbohydrates 96g 32%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 52g 80%
Saturated Fat 31g 155%
Cholesterol 317mg 106%
Sodium 17mg 1%
Potassium 126mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 1680IU 34%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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