LEMON REFRIGERATOR COOKIES WITH PECANS

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These cookies are melt in your mouth good ! They are easy to pull together in a pinch and pecans add the perfect crunch.

Provided by Angela Gray

Categories     Cookies

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 c flour
1/2 c cornstarch
3/4 c butter, softened
1/2 c powdered sugar
1 Tbsp grated lemon peel
1 c finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • 2. Combine flour and cornstarch in a small bowl, set aside.
  • 3. In a mixer bowl combine softened butter and powdered sugar. Mix until light and fluffy.
  • 4. Beat in lemon zest. Then slowly add flour and cornstarch mixture, mix well.
  • 5. Cover bowl with wrap and refrigerate the dough about an hour or until easy to handle.
  • 6. Shape the dough into logs about 2 inches in diameter, depending on the size you like and the occasion.
  • 7. Roll the log into the finely chopped pecans, pressing gently as you roll.
  • 8. Wrap in cellophane and refrigerate 2-3 hours more or until firm.
  • 9. Unwrap dough and slice into 1/4 inch slices. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • 10. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 min. on an ungreased cookie sheet or until edges are lightly brown.
  • 11. Cool 1 minute before moving to cookie platter.

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