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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Light and buttery like shortbread or pecan sandies, if using pecans....but so much easier to make. Low in sugar, too. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted |
1/2 cup cornstarch |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 cup unsalted butter, softened (save wrappers) |
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans (optional) |
Directions:
1. Pre heat oven to 375.
2. In medium bowl, mix first 4 ingredients.
3. Stir in finely chopped pecans, if using.
4. Break off walnut size pieces. Roll into balls.
5. Place on greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
6. Using the bottom of a glass moistened with softened butter from butter wrappers and dipped in sugar, SLIGHTLY flatten each ball.
7. Bake in 375 oven for 13-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
8. Remove cookies to wire rack to cool.
9. Variation: Christmas Cookies, Add a drop or two of red or green food coloring. Omit the pecans if desired.
10. Variation: Roll balls in colored sugar crystals and then slightly flatten with glass. Omit pecans if desired.
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