Peace Shortbread Medallions - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Peace Shortbread Medallions is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- 1/2 c. granulated sugar
- 4 tsp. grated lemon zest
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. each lemon and vanilla extracts
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- Decorations: edible green sugar pearls; gold pearl dust (Wilton), optional
Instructions
- Beat butter, sugar, lemon zest and juice, extracts and salt in large bowl with mixer on medium speed until creamy. On low speed, beat in flour until blended.
- Divide dough in half; shape each into a 1-in.-thick disk and wrap separately in plastic. Chill 1 hour or until firm.
- Heat oven to 325 °F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment, nonstick foil or reusable nonstick liners. On floured surface with floured rolling pin, roll out 1 disk at a time (keep other refrigerated) to a scant 1/4-in. thickness. Using floured 2 1/4-in. round fluted cutters, cut out about 16 rounds (reroll dough scraps). Move rounds to a prepared baking sheet, 1 in. apart.
- Using a chopstick or drinking straw, poke indents in a "peace sign" design on cookies as a guide. Place a sugar pearl in each indent. (For a simpler look, leave indents as is and omit candies.)
- Bake 14 to 16 minutes until edges are light golden. Cool cookies completely on wire rack. Roll and bake eat well remaining dough.
- With a small, flat paintbrush, lightly brush the face of the cookies with pearl dust until shimmering.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Peace Shortbread Medallions recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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