Brown Sugar Cookie Treats

Ran out of 'A' Cookie titles and am on to the 'B' recipes listed in my files! And, 'B' is for Brown Sugar Cookie Treats. Thse are not a fancy cookie but great to throw together on a hectic day or make for the family when you need to reserve the fancy holiday baking for parties or other events.

Brown Sugar Cookie Treats
1 large egg
1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped pecans (although walnuts or almonds are good, too)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Vegetable oil spray or grease an 8-inch square baking pan.

Mix together the egg, brown sugar, extracts, and zest until well combined. Blend in the dry ingredients and the nuts.

Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for approximately 15 minutes. Cool in the pan before cutting into servings. The cookies will be softer when warm and more chewy as they cool.