Ingredients
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter or margarine
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup finely chopped pecans
3/4 cup sifted confectioners sugar
Nutritional Information
1 cookie:
Calories 81
Saturated Fat 3g
Total Fat 6g
Protein 1g
Carbohydrate 8g
Fiber 0g
Sodium 33mg
Cholesterol 11mg
| Introduction:
This version of one of America's favorite cookies comes from Jean Dittrich of Mansfield, Ohio, who often serves them when entertaining friends.
Makes about 4 dozen cookies. For more, just double the recipe.
Preparation time: 45 minutes.
Cooking time: 25 minutes.
Cooling time: 15 minutes.
Step 1:
Preheat the oven to 325°F; butter two baking sheets. Onto a piece of wax paper, sift the flour and salt. In a medium-size bowl, with an electric mixer on high, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in the vanilla.
Step 2:
Using a wooden spoon, stir in the flour mixture, then the pecans. Dust your hands with a little of the confectioners sugar and roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on the baking sheets and bake for 25 minutes or just until light brown.
Step 3:
Transfer to racks to cool for 15 minutes, then roll in the confectioners sugar. These cookies keep well in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Do not freeze them.
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