Midsummer Cookies Recipe

A bright and buttery cookie with fresh lemon flavor and crunchy pecans. These old-fashioned Midsummer Cookies are easy to make and perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
4. Fold in the chopped pecans.
5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough overnight.
6. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.
7. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.

Yield: About 36 cookies.