Bergamot-Lime Cookies

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Bergamot-Lime Cookies
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Health Score:
6,1 / 10
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
30 min.
Preparation
ready in 45 min.
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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

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.