LEMON PISTACHIO WREATHS

Lemon Pistachio Wreaths image

I have made these fun and festive wreaths for the past few years. The zest from the lemon and crunch from the pistachios create a hard-to-resist sweet.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
5 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
6 to 8 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 cup pistachios, toasted and finely chopped

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks, lemon zest and vanilla. Combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Shape into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Wrap; refrigerate for 1 hour., On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. doughnut cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a small bowl, beat confectioners' sugar and enough lemon juice to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cookies. Sprinkle with pistachios. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.