Frosted Pecan Butter Cookies |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Lemon frosting gives my delicate cream-colored butter cookies a special zest. The citrusy hint of sunshine is extra welcome in winter, and crispy pecans fill every delicious bite. Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar |
2 tablespoons milk |
1-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3/4 cup cornstarch |
1/2 cup chopped pecans |
lemon frosting: |
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar |
3 tablespoons lemon juice |
1 tablespoon butter, melted |
1 to 2 drops yellow food coloring, optional |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar; beat in milk. Combine flour and cornstarch; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2. Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Dip each ball halfway into pecans. Place nut side down 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake at 350° for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. In a small bowl, combine frosting ingredients until smooth. Frost cooled cookies. Yield: 4 dozen.
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