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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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These cookies have a nutty, slightly sweet taste. They go well served with coffee or tea at festive get-togethers. Ingredients:
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup cold butter, cubed |
1 egg plus 1 egg yolk |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
filling/topping: |
1-1/2 cups ground pecans, divided |
1/2 cup sugar, divided |
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel |
1/4 cup milk |
1 egg white, beaten |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the egg, yolk and vanilla; add to flour mixture. Shape dough into a ball. Chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2. Meanwhile, for filling, combine 1-1/4 cups pecans, 1/4 cup sugar, peel and milk; set aside. Divide dough into four portions; shape each into 12 balls. Flatten each ball into a 2-1/2-in. circle; top each with a scant teaspoon of filling. Fold dough over filling; seal edges. Curve ends to form crescents.
3. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Combine remaining pecans and sugar. Brush egg white over tops; sprinkle with pecan mixture. Bake at 350° for 17-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: 4 dozen.
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