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Butter-Pecan Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 2
This cookie recipe goes back years and has remained a favorite, I sometimes add in tiny chocolate chips to the batter :)
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened (no substitutions)
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup firmly-packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 teaspoon maple extract
2 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans (can use a little more)
Directions:
1. Set oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a bowl, cream butter with sugars, until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
4. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture; mix well.
5. Add in chopped pecans.
6. Drop dough by teaspoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
7. Bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly browned (don't overbake).
By RecipeOfHealth.com