FROSTED PECAN BUTTER COOKIES

Frosted Pecan Butter Cookies image

Lemon frosting gives my delicate cream-colored butter cookies a special zest. The citrusy hint of sunshine is extra welcome in winter, and crispy pecans fill every delicious bite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup chopped pecans
LEMON FROSTING:
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 to 2 drops yellow food coloring, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar; beat in milk. Combine flour and cornstarch; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Dip each ball halfway into pecans. Place nut side down 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake at 350° for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. In a small bowl, combine frosting ingredients until smooth. Frost cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.