Lemon Pistachio Wreaths Recipe

Name: Lemon Pistachio Wreaths
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 large egg yolks, room temperature; 5 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 6 to 8 teaspoons lemon juice; 1-1/4 cups pistachios, toasted and finely chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
5 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
6 to 8 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/4 cups pistachios, toasted and finely chopped

1
In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks, lemon zest and vanilla. Combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2
Shape into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Wrap; refrigerate for 1 hour.
3
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. doughnut cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased
4
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5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
6
In a small bowl, beat confectioners' sugar and enough lemon juice to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cookies. Sprinkle with pistachios. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

719

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 large egg yolks, room temperature, 5 teaspoons grated lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Lemon Pistachio Wreaths falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Pistachio Wreaths

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