1 POINT
per serving

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour 
3/4 cup white sugar 
1/2 cup finely ground almonds 
1/2 teaspoon baking powder 
1/2 teaspoon baking soda 
1 tablespoon lemon zest 
3 tablespoons poppy seeds 
1 egg 
2 egg whites 
1 teaspoon lemon extract

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Combine the flour, sugar, ground almonds, baking powder and baking soda.

Combine the lemon peel, poppy seeds, egg, egg whites and lemon extract. Add the dry mixture and mix well. Form the dough into 2 logs.

Place logs onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Let cool slightly and cut diagonally into 1/2 inch slices. Bake slices another 8 to 10 minutes until dry. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.

Yield: 36 servings (3 dozen cookies)
1 POINT per serving 

Nutritional Information:
Calories 60, Protein 2g, Total Fat 2g, Sodium 29mg, Cholesterol 6mg, Carbohydrates 10g, Fiber 1g