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These cookies are wonderful made with fresh Georgia pecans! Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
1 cup sugar |
3-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened |
1 egg, separated |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 teaspoon lemon extract |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour |
2 1/2 cups pecans, finely chopped |
3-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened |
1/4 cup sugar |
1 egg yolk |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1 teaspoon lemon extract |
1 drop yellow food coloring |
Directions:
1. Dough: Combine butter, sugar, cream cheese, egg yolk, lemon juice, extracts and salt. Mix well with an electric mixer on medium speed; beat in flour. Wrap in plastic wrap; chill for at least one hour.
2. Form dough into one-inch balls. In a small bowl, beat egg white lightly. Dip balls into egg white; roll in pecans. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Press thumb deeply into center of each cookie. Spoon lemon cheese filling into indents. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until filling is set. Cool slightly; remove to a wire rack. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container.
3. Lemon Cheese Filling: Beat together all ingredients until smooth.
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