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Glazed Pecan Lemon Drops

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 22 cookies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup pecans finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar for glaze

Method
 

  1. Cream butter and sugar; beat in egg, lemon zest, and juice.
  2. Mix flour and baking powder; add to wet.
  3. Fold in finely chopped pecans to form soft dough.
  4. Drop spoonfuls onto lined sheets; bake at 350F for 9 to 11 minutes until pale gold.
  5. Whisk powdered sugar with little lemon juice; drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

Zest the lemon before juicing it for the brightest flavor.