Subj : Blue Ribbon Top 10 - 01
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From : Dave Drum
Date : Mon Jun 16 2025 16:05:00

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     Title: Butter Pecan Cookies
Categories: Cookies, Snacks, Nuts
     Yield: 48 Servings

 1 3/4 c  Chopped pecans
     1 tb + 1 c butter; softened,
          - divided
     1 c  (packed) brown sugar
     1 lg Egg; room temp, separated
     1 ts Vanilla extract
     2 c  Self-rising flour
     1 c  Pecan halves

 Place chopped pecans and 1 tablespoon butter in a baking
 pan. Bake @ 325ºF/165ºC for 5-7 minutes or until toasted
 and browned, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool.

 In a large bowl, cream brown sugar and remaining butter
 until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla.
 Gradually add flour and mix well. Cover and refrigerate
 for 1 hour or until easy to handle.

 Roll into 1" balls, then roll in toasted pecans,
 pressing nuts into dough. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
 baking sheets. Beat egg white until foamy. Dip pecan
 halves in egg white, then gently press one into each
 ball.

 Bake at 375ºF/190ºC for 10-12 minutes or until golden
 brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

 Martha Thefield, Cedartown, Georgia

 RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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