The Best Pecan Meltaways Ever! |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Make the dough ahead of time and allow time for it to chill. These sound like the wonderful cookies my mother used to make. Will let you know soon. Ingredients:
1 cup butter |
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
3/4 cup chopped pecans |
confectioners' sugar, for rolling cookies in (approx. 2 cups) |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
3. Stir in the pecans.
4. Refrigerate dough until chilled.
5. WHEN READY TO BAKE: Preheat oven to 350ºF.
6. Roll into one inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheets.
7. Bake at 350ºF for 10-12 minutes or until set.
8. Roll warm cookies in additional confectioners' sugar; cool completely on wire racks.
9. Roll cooled cookies again in additional confectioners' sugar.
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