Butter Pecan Cookies

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

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By Pamela Laws
@pambola

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

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Serves:

30 (makes 5 dozed)

Prep:

5 Hr

Cook:

10 Min

Ingredients

1

beaten egg
2 stick

softened butter (only use real butter)
1 Tbsp

vanilla extract
1 c

granulated sugar
2 c

all purpose flour
1/2 tsp

baking soda
1 1/2 tsp

baking powder
2 c

chopped roasted pecans
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How to Make Butter Pecan Cookies

Step-by-Step

Cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla; then beat in the egg.
Combine the flour, baking soda and baking powder and slowly add to the egg mixture and mix well.
Stir in the nuts and make sure they are fully incorporated. Form the dough into a log and wrap well in waxed paper.
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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