butter pecan cookies

Name: Butter Pecan Cookies
Prep time: 5 h
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 30
Ingredients: 1 - beaten egg; 2 stick(s) softened butter (only use real butter); 1 tablespoon(s) vanilla extract; 1 cup(s) granulated sugar; 2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 2 cup(s) chopped roasted pecans

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102 Pinches

Pamela Laws

Franklin, TN

Updated on Feb 4, 2012

I came up with this recipe about 35 years ago and people still find it to be absolutely delicious and easy to make.

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prep time 5 Hr

cook time 10 Min

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yield 30 (makes 5 dozed)

Ingredients

1 - beaten egg
2 sticks softened butter (only use real butter)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups chopped roasted pecans

How To Make butter pecan cookies

Step 1

Cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla; then beat in the egg.

Step 2

Combine the flour, baking soda and baking powder and slowly add to the egg mixture and mix well.
Step 3

Stir in the nuts and make sure they are fully incorporated. Form the dough into a log and wrap well in waxed paper.
Step 4

Refrigerate until firm (2-4 hours). Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and slice the cookies into 1/4 inch rounds. Place on a non-greased cookie sheet and bake 7-10 minutes until lightly brown on the edges.
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