lemon refrigerator cookies with pecans

How To Make lemon refrigerator cookies with pecans

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 375 degrees
• Step 2
  Combine flour and cornstarch in a small bowl, set aside.
• Step 3
  In a mixer bowl combine softened butter and powdered sugar. Mix until light and fluffy.
• Step 4
  Beat in lemon zest. Then slowly add flour and cornstarch mixture, mix well.
• Step 5
  Cover bowl with wrap and refrigerate the dough about an hour or until easy to handle.
• Step 6
  Shape the dough into logs about 2 inches in diameter, depending on the size you like and the occasion.
• Step 7
  Roll the log into the finely chopped pecans, pressing gently as you roll.
• Step 8
  Wrap in cellophane and refrigerate 2-3 hours more or until firm.
• Step 9
  Unwrap dough and slice into 1/4 inch slices. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
• Step 10
  Bake at 375 degrees for 10 min. on an ungreased cookie sheet or until edges are lightly brown.
• Step 11
  Cool 1 minute before moving to cookie platter.
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