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crisp pecan slices

(6 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Margaret Riley

These cookies are like the Pecan Sandies found in your supermarkets. Now you can make your own!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This is one crispy cookie! The pecans, lemon peel and juice gave these a unique flavor. Very tasty!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(6 ratings)
yield 24 , 2 cookies each
prep time 45 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For crisp pecan slices

  • 3/4 c
    butter, room temperature
  • 1 c
    sugar, granulated
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 tsp
    grated lemon peel
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    pecans, finely chopped

How To Make crisp pecan slices

  • 1
    Thoroughly cream butter and sugar. Add egg, lemon peel, and juice; beat well. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Stir in finely chopped nuts.
  • 2
    Shape into 2" diameter rolls. Chill thoroughly for about 2 hours.
  • 3
    Slice thin and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes. Cool slightly before removing from pan.

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