Pecan Horns

Name: Pecan Horns
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; 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

11 ingredients

4 steps

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
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

Directions

1

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.
2

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.
3

Place on ungreased
4

. 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.