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Lemon Pecan Cookies Recipe


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Ingredients
  • lemons, drizzle (recipe below) .
  • 3/4 c sugar .
  • 2 c white chocolate chips, divided .
  • 2 eggs .
  • 1/2 c butter or margarine .
  • 2 1/4 c all-purpose flour .
  • 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel .
  • 3/4 c pecans, sliced .
  • 1/4 tsp lemon extract .
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda

Directions
  • Step #1 Heat oven to 350°F Set aside 2 tbsps white chips for the drizzle.
  • Step #2 Combine flour, sugar & baking soda; set aside.
  • Step #3 Place remaining white chips & butter in medium microwave-safe bowl.
  • Step #4 Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 min; stir.
  • Step #5 If necessary, microwave an extra 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips & butter are melted when stirred.
  • Step #6 Beat in eggs, lemon peel & lemon extract.
  • Step #7 Gradually mix flour mixture into lemon mixture.
  • Step #8 Stir in pecans.
  • Step #9 Drop by rounded tsps onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Step #10 Bake 8 to 11 mins or until very slightly golden around edges.
  • Step #11 Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
  • Step #12 Cool completely.
  • Step #13 Lightly drizzle LEMON DRIZZLE over cookies.
  • Step #14 LEMON DRIZZLE: Place reserved 2 tbsps white chips & 1/2 tsp shortening (do not use butter, margarine, spread or oil) in small microwave-safe bowl.
  • Step #15 Microwave at HIGH (100%) 30 seconds; stir.
  • Step #16 If necessary, stirring after each heating, microwave at HIGH an extra 15 seconds at a time, just until chips are melted when stirred.
  • Step #17 Stir in a few drops yellow food color & a few drops lemon extract, if desired.
  • Enjoy the Lemon Pecan Cookies recipe

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