Lemon Pecan Cookies Recipe

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Lemon Pecan Cookies
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Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 350°F Set aside 2 tablespoons white chips for the drizzle.
  2. Combine flour, sugar and baking soda; set aside. Place remaining white chips and butter in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips and butter are melted when stirred. Beat in eggs, lemon peel and lemon extract. Gradually blend flour mixture into lemon mixture. Stir in pecans. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  3. Bake 8 to 11 minutes or until very slightly golden around edges. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Lightly drizzle LEMON DRIZZLE over cookies.
  4. LEMON DRIZZLE: Place reserved 2 tablespoons white chips and 1/2 teaspoon shortening (do not use butter, margarine, spread or oil) in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave at HIGH an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted when stirred. Stir in a few drops yellow food color and a few drops lemon extract, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 164.72 Kcal (690 kJ)
Calories from fat 88.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.81g 15%
Cholesterol 15.87mg 5%
Sodium 68.45mg 3%
Potassium 60.82mg 1%
Total Carbs 17.85g 6%
Sugars 2.65g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.68g 3%
Protein 2.28g 5%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 12.6mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 482.47 Kcal (2020 kJ)
Calories from fat 258.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.73g 15%
Cholesterol 46.49mg 5%
Sodium 200.5mg 3%
Potassium 178.15mg 1%
Total Carbs 52.29g 6%
Sugars 7.76g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.99g 3%
Protein 6.68g 5%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 1.6mg 3%
Calcium 36.8mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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