Lemon Lemony Pecan Cookies

Total Time: 27 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 36
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon rind, grated
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup pecans, chopped

Recipe

• 1 combine butter and sugar until fluffy. add beaten egg, lemon juice, lemon rind and lemon extract; mix well.
• 2 combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture, beating until just blended. stir in pecans.
• 3 shape dough into a long roll, 2 inches in diameter; wrap in waxed paper and chill 2 to 3 hours or until firm. (may be frozen for later use).
• 4 unwrap roll and cut into 1/4 inch slices. place on a lightly greased cookie sheet. bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes. do not overbake.