CandyNovember 25, 2013
Calories
153
Sodium
24mg
1% DV
Fat
8g
12% DV
Protein
2g
5% DV
Carbs
18g
6% DV
Fiber
2g
8% DV
Hazelnut Holiday Balls
1
18
1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 beaten egg yolk from large egg
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 egg white, slightly beaten
1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts
9 red candied cherries, halved
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 beaten egg yolk from large egg
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 egg white, slightly beaten
1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts
9 red candied cherries, halved
Pre-heat oven to 375 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick baking mat. Beat together shortening and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk, orange and lemon peels, and lemon juice. Stir in flour and salt. Chill dough for approximately 1 hour.
Form dough into 1" balls, then dip in egg white and roll in chopped hazelnuts. Press half candied cherry into the top of each cookie. Bake for about 8 minutes or until cookies are set but not brown. Allow to cool for 1 minute on baking sheets, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutritions
Calories
153
Sodium
24mg
1% DV
Fat
8g
12% DV
Protein
2g
5% DV
Carbs
18g
6% DV
Fiber
2g
8% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat5g26%
Polysaturated Fat0.5700000000000001g3%
Monosaturated Fat2g15%
Cholesterol17mg5%
Sodium24mg1%
Potassium170mg4%
Protein2g5%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber2g8%
Sugar9g18%
Vitamin A1019IU20%
Vitamin B60.15mg7%
Vitamin C8mg14%
Calcium19mg1%
Iron0.8200000000000001mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.