Lemon Pecan Slices

Name: Lemon Pecan Slices
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans; 1/4 cup sugar; 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 5 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 drop yellow food coloring, optional

14 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
5 teaspoons lemon juice
1 drop yellow food coloring, optional

Directions

1

In a bowl, cream the butter and sugars. Separate one egg; refrigerate egg white. Add the egg yolk, second egg, vanilla and lemon zest to creamed mixture; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Shape into three 7-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
2

Unwrap logs. Lightly beat reserved egg white. Combine pecans and sugar. Brush each log with egg white, then roll in pecan mixture, pressing firmly into dough.
3

Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
4

. Bake at 400° for 6-7 minutes or until very lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over cookies.