Lemon Cookies

Name: Lemon Cookies
Ingredients: 1 c. sugar; grated zest of 1 lemon; 1 stick butter (room temperature); 2 1/2 c. sifted flour; 1 large egg (room temperature); 1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 c. pecan halves; additional sugar on which to roll cookie logs

9 ingredients

1 steps

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
grated zest of 1 lemon
1 stick butter (room temperature)
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 large egg (room temperature)
1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. pecan halves
additional sugar on which to roll cookie logs

Directions

1

Blend and beat together the zest, sugar, butter and egg. Add the flour, baking powder and lemon juice. Blend well. Divide the mixture into 2 portions. On foil, form each into a long cylinder. Wrap and chill for several hours. When ready to bake, roll the dough in sugar and slice 1/4-inch thick. Place on buttered baking sheets, leaving room between each cookie. Top with a pecan half and bake at 400° for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.