FROSTED PECAN BUTTER COOKIES

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Lemon frosting gives my delicate cream-colored butter cookies a special zest. The citrusy hint of sunshine is extra welcome in winter, and crispy pecans fill every delicious bite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup chopped pecans
LEMON FROSTING:
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 to 2 drops yellow food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar; beat in milk. Combine flour and cornstarch; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Dip each ball halfway into pecans. Place nut side down 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake at 350° for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. In a small bowl, combine frosting ingredients until smooth. Frost cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Mylee Tittle
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Overall, I thought these cookies were delicious and I would definitely make them again.


h-r Schneider
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I'm not a big fan of pecans, but I still enjoyed these cookies.


Holly Worthley
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it.


Kamo Mbone
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I love the way these cookies look with the frosting on top. They're so festive.


Elisha Wicks
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These cookies are the perfect gift for friends and family during the holidays.


Kidus Abrham
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Muzmil
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These cookies are so easy to make. I can even make them with my kids.


Dozie Junior
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I love the combination of pecans and maple syrup in these cookies. They're so flavorful.


Sarwar Hutwani
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're delicious and festive looking.


Ali bahi
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Amit Vai
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These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Arham Mehdi
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I've never been a big fan of pecan cookies, but these were surprisingly good. The frosting was especially delicious.


alyssa coleman
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These cookies were easy to make and they tasted great. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a delicious and festive cookie recipe.


Yushin Jung
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They were so delicious and I will definitely be making them again.


Sisay Degu
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


ARFAN SOLANGII
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best cookies they've ever had.


Kankya Moris
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and nutty. The frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


mdy yelay
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and the frosting is amazing.


Candy Bassey
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so delicious and festive looking.