Lemon-Pecan Cookies Recipe

Name: Lemon-Pecan Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter softened; 1/4 cup vegetable shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract; 1 cup pecans toasted and finely chopped, see notes

Servings: persons

2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter softened
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 cup pecans toasted and finely chopped, see notes

1
Preheat oven to 375 F. Lightly grease baking sheet.
2
In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt.
3
In a medium bowl, beat together butter, shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, honey, lemon peel and lemon extract. Beat until smooth. Add flour mixture, stir until a soft dough forms. Stir in toasted pecans.
4
Drop dough by measuring tablespoons 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
5
Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until a light golden color (do not overbake). Cool cookies on the baking sheet on a wire rack 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool.

865

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Pecan Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon-Pecan Cookies

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