Mimi's Cookbook

Pecan Lace Cookies

Ingredients

Instructions

  • 2/3 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 c.(1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 c. light corn syrup
  • salt
  • 1 tsp. grated orange zest
  • 1 c. pecans, finely chopped
  • 2/3 c. cake flour (spooned and leveled)
In a medium saucepan, heat sugar, butter, corn syrup, and a pich of salt over medium, stirring, until sugar has dissolve, about 7 minutes.

Remove pan from heat; stir in orange zest, pecans and flour. Transfer to a bowl; cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until dough is firm, about 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 350. Line two large baking sheets with parchment. Drop dough by teaspoons, about 2 inches apart, onto sheets (6 per sheet); roll into balls.

Bake until cookies are golden brown (they will harden as they cool), 9 - 10 minutes. Quickly fold or shape if desired. Transfer cookies from parchment to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining dough. Let cookies cool completely.
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