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Butterscotch Pecan Cookies

By Diana Rattray, About.com

At a Glance
Cook Time : 10min
Course : Cookies and Candy
Special : Easy, For Kids
Type of Prep : Bake, Mix / Beat, Refrigerate
Cuisine : Southern, U.S. Regional
Occasion : Back to School, Christmas, Halloween, Valentine's Day
 
These refrigerator cookies are made with brown sugar, butter, and pecans. A tasty old-fashioned refrigerator cookie recipe.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

PREPARATION:

With electric mixer at high speed, cream butter, sugar, and vanilla until light. Stir in beaten egg; blend well.

Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into creamed mixture. Stir in nuts. Shape into a roll about 2 inches in diameter; wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Cut roll into slices about 1/8-inch thick and place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for about 8 to 10 minutes. Makes about 6 dozen cookies.

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