grandma's pecan cookies

Cypress, TX
Updated on Aug 14, 2011

I have fond memories of helping my grandmother make these delicious cookies. It was a family favorite and she brought it to gatherings often. She gave me the recipe in 1967 when I was getting married. Over the years it "disappeared". Imagine my excitement when I found it recently. This is a crispy cooke that is not too sweet. I hope this will be a memory for my grandchildren.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield Approximately 24 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed (i use dark)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 - eggs
  • 3 cups unbleached white flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups pecans, in pieces

How To Make grandma's pecan cookies

  • Step 1
    Let butter and eggs come to room temperature.
  • Step 2
    Cream butter, brown sugar and white sugar on low speed.
  • Step 3
    Slowly add flour and soda blend well.
  • Step 4
    Mix in vanilla and pecans.
  • Step 5
    Divide dough into three sections. Roll dough into logs about 1 1/2" in diameter. Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. (You can also put rolls in freezer to use at a later date)
  • Step 6
    Slice 1/8" thick and place on well greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes until medium brown. Makes about 6 dozen.

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Category: Cookies
Keyword: #Southern
Keyword: #pecans
Keyword: #crispy

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