Lemon Pecan Slices Recipe

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Lemon Pecan Slices
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Ingredients
16
Count
Nutrition
249
Calories
Total time
30
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • topping:
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • lemon glaze:
  • 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 drop yellow food coloring, optional

Directions:

  1. In a bowl, cream the butter and sugars. Separate one egg; refrigerate egg white. Add the egg yolk, second egg, vanilla and lemon peel to creamed mixture; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Shape into three 7-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
  2. Unwrap logs. Lightly beat reserved egg white. Combine pecans and sugar. Brush each log with egg white, then roll in pecan mixture, pressing firmly into dough.
  3. Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 6-7 minutes or until very lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over cookies. Yield: about 7 dozen.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 248.82 Kcal (1042 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.71g 12%
Cholesterol 19.41mg 6%
Sodium 46.54mg 2%
Potassium 46.63mg 1%
Total Carbs 41.22g 14%
Sugars 13.02g 52%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2%
Protein 3.04g 6%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 16.8mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 324.31 Kcal (1358 kJ)
Calories from fat 90.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.05g 12%
Cholesterol 25.31mg 6%
Sodium 60.66mg 2%
Potassium 60.78mg 1%
Total Carbs 53.73g 14%
Sugars 16.98g 52%
Dietary Fiber 0.52g 2%
Protein 3.96g 6%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 21.9mg 2%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.5
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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