"My husband's grandmother made these buttery cookies using a star cutter. I've never tasted a cookie quite like it, so nutty and flavorful. —Louise Reisler, Bonduel, Wisconsin..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups pecan halves (8 ounces)
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1 cup sugar, divided
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup cold butter, cubed
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VANILLA SUGAR:
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2/3 cup sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract