German Pecan Cookies

• 3 3/4 cups finely chopped pecans
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 pound citron (optional)
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
• 1 egg white, lightly beaten

1. Combine pecans and dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, stirring well to blend. Add citron, if desired, 3 eggs, and butter; mix well.
2. Shape dough into two 12- inch-long rolls; wrap in waxed paper, and chill until firm.
3. Cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place 1 inch apart on lightly greased cookie sheets; brush tops of cookies with egg white. Bake at 350u0b0 for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets, and cool on wire racks.

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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/german-pecan-cookies (may not work)