Lemon Pecan Wafers

 

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped

TO PREPARE:

 

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice.

Combine flour, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl.

Gradually blend flour mixture into butter mixture. Stir in nuts (mixing with your hands if necessary to distribute nuts evenly).

Shape dough into 2 rolls, 1-1/2 inches in diameter each.

Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.

(Dough may be stored in refrigerator up to 3 days.)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a baking sheet. Unwrap dough and, using a sharp knife, cut into 1/8-inch slices. Place slices 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheet. Bake 12 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Transfer to racks to cool.

 

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