PECAN HORNS

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These cookies have a nutty, slightly sweet taste. They go well served with coffee or tea at festive get-togethers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING/TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups ground pecans, divided
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg white, beaten

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the egg, yolk and vanilla; add to flour mixture. Shape dough into a ball. Chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , Meanwhile, for filling, combine 1-1/4 cups pecans, 1/4 cup sugar, zest and milk; set aside. Divide dough into four portions; shape each into 12 balls. Flatten each ball into a 2-1/2-in. circle; top each with a scant teaspoon of filling. Fold dough over filling; seal edges. Curve ends to form crescents. , Place on ungreased baking sheets. Combine remaining pecans and sugar. Brush egg white over tops; sprinkle with pecan mixture. Bake at 350° for 17-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.