Nutty Lemon Crescents

by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

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Nutty Lemon Crescents
Yield: Makes about 4 dozen cookies
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Ingredients:
1
package (18 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough

1
cup chopped pecans, toasted*

1
tablespoon grated lemon peel

1-1/2
cups powdered sugar, divided



Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Let dough stand at room temperature about 15 minutes.

2.
Combine dough, pecans and lemon peel in large bowl. Stir until thoroughly blended. Shape level tablespoonfuls of dough into crescent shapes. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 9 minutes or until set and very lightly browned. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheets.

3.
Place 1 cup powdered sugar in shallow bowl. Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar. Place on wire racks; cool completely. Sift remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar evenly over cookies just before serving.





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