PECAN AND SOUR CREAM SANDIES
Pecan cookies glazed with lemon.
Provided by Laria Tabul
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Yield 42
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Grind the 1/2 cup pecans in a blender, food processor, or food grinder.
- Combine the nuts with the flour and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl beat butter and shortening with an electric mixer for 30 seconds.
- Add the sugar and beat until fluffy. Add egg, sour cream and vanilla and beat until well mixed.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder and the ground nuts.
- Divide dough in half. Cover and chill at least 3 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Work half of the dough at a time. Keep the other half refrigerated. Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut with desired cookie cutter.
- Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake 7-8 minutes or until done. Remove from sheet and cool on a rack.
- To make lemon glaze: Beat 1 egg white until frothy. Add 1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and a dash of salt. Beat well.
- Spread cookies with Lemon Glaze and sprinkle with nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 41.2 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
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Malik Zaeem
zaeem_malik@yahoo.comI highly recommend this recipe. These cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
Nadeem John
n_john@gmail.comThese cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious.
Khan Rakib
k-rakib@gmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are my new favorite.
Asha Basnet
a-b64@hotmail.comThese cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
April Shepherd _ Bittle
aprils@hotmail.co.ukI added some chocolate chips to these cookies and they were amazing!
Wayoo Dorah
dorah_wayoo86@gmail.comI made these cookies gluten-free by using gluten-free flour. They turned out just as good as the regular version.
baqir shah
s.b@aol.comI'm not a big fan of pecans, so I substituted walnuts instead. They turned out great!
Bhagwan jha
jbhagwan@hotmail.comThese cookies didn't turn out as well as I hoped. I think I overcooked them a little.
Daniel Anthony
a_d@hotmail.frI found the dough to be a little too dry. I had to add some extra sour cream to make it workable.
Allan Musoni
allanm90@gmail.comThese cookies are a little sweet for my taste, but they're still very good.
Xyrel Jane
xyrelj1@gmail.comI love that these cookies can be made ahead of time. I often make a batch and freeze them so I always have something on hand for unexpected guests.
Jen Stoneback
s.jen5@gmail.comThese cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for Christmas, birthdays, and even just because.
Gregory Lafleur
lafleur_g69@yahoo.comI wasn't sure how the sour cream would taste in these cookies, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're so moist and flavorful.
King Sebastian The Lion Maxwell
k_m65@yahoo.comThese cookies are a little time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and unique.
cl fam
c@yahoo.comI made these cookies for my friends and they raved about them. They said they were the best cookies they'd ever had.
Birendra Kathayat
bk75@hotmail.comThese cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They love rolling the dough and cutting out the cookies.
Mara Denault
m_denault24@yahoo.comI've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to cookie recipe for any occasion.
Thaune Caroline
c.t@gmail.comI love the combination of pecans and sour cream in these cookies. They're so rich and flavorful.
Danny Liz
d95@gmail.comThese cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so delicious and easy to make.