Sunshine Lemon Cookies Recipe
I am in love with this Sunshine Lemon Cookies recipe as it brings such rave comments everytime I make it. You don't have to be an expert to judge how delicious and flavorful this dish is.
Ingredients
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg, separated
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup finely chopped pecans
Vegetable cooking spray
Directions
Cream shortening, gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Add egg yolk, lemon rind, and lemon juice, beat well.
Gradually add flour, mix just until blended.
Cover and chill dough at least 1 hour.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls, dip in beaten egg white, and roll in pecans.
Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets coated with cooking spray, bake at 325° for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cool on wire racks.
Add egg yolk, lemon rind, and lemon juice, beat well.
Gradually add flour, mix just until blended.
Cover and chill dough at least 1 hour.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls, dip in beaten egg white, and roll in pecans.
Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets coated with cooking spray, bake at 325° for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cool on wire racks.
