LEMONY BONBON COOKIES

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THIS recipe is from my Great Grandmother's collection. When people try one, they ask for the recipe. I always make it for Easter and Christmas and any other special event. The pecan on the bottom is a delectable surprise.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cornstarch
24 pecan halves
ICING:
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened
3 to 4 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in lemon juice. Combine flour and cornstarch; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for 2 hours., Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Place pecan halves on two ungreased baking sheets. Top each pecan half with a ball of dough; flatten with the bottom of a small glass. , Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks; cool completely., For icing, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter and enough lemon juice to achieve a spreading consistency. Spread over cookies. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.