Ingredients:
- 2 cups ground pecans
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- lemon icing, below
Preparation:
Using hands, mix together the ground pecans, beaten eggs, lemon extract, sugar, flour, and salt. Shape into 2 rolls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap rolls in waxed paper and chill for several hours. Cut into slices about 1/8-inch thick and place on greased cookie sheets. Bake lemon cookies in a preheated 325° oven for about 8 minutes.Brush lemon cookies with lemon icing while still hot.
Makes about 4 to 5 dozen lemon cookies.
Lemon Icing
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- lemon juice
- yellow food coloring, optional
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