LEMON PECAN SLICES

Lemon Pecan Slices image

These attractive morsels are my daughter's favorite. The lemon glaze pairs well with the delicate nut-topped cookie. -Melissa Branning, Fontana, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup sugar
LEMON GLAZE:
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
5 teaspoons lemon juice
1 drop yellow food coloring, optional

Steps:

In a bowl, cream the butter and sugars. Separate one egg; refrigerate egg white. Add the egg yolk, second egg, vanilla and lemon zest to creamed mixture; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Shape into three 7-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm., Unwrap logs. Lightly beat reserved egg white. Combine pecans and sugar. Brush each log with egg white, then roll in pecan mixture, pressing firmly into dough., Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 6-7 minutes or until very lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.