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Serving Size : 66 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Pecan halves
2 1/2 c Flour,all-purpose
1 c Butter or margarine
3/4 c Brown sugar,light,packed
1 t Vanilla extract
1/2 t Baking powder
1. Finely chop 1/2 cup pecans; reserve remaining pecan halves for garnish.
Into large bowl, measure chopped pecans and remaining ingredients. Knead
until mixture holds together.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Between 2 sheets of waxed paper, roll half of
dough 1/4" thick. With 2" flower-shaped cookie cutter, cut dough into
rounds. With pancake turner, place rounds, 1" apart, ungreased cookie
sheet; press a reserved pecan half into each.
3. Bake cookies 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool cookies slightly
on cookie sheet; carefully remove to wire rack to cool completely. Repeat
with remaining dough, trimmings, and pecans. Store cookies in tightly
covered containers.
