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Butter Pecan Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: A. Peterson PHOTO BY: Roxanne

"These cookies are very moist...my husband's favorite."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 15 stars. This recipe average a 3.8 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 4 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar and egg. Mix until well blended.
  2. Slowly add flour and salt and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  4. Roll one inch pieces of dough into balls and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Flatten balls with the bottom of a glass dipped in flour. Press a pecan into top of dough.
  5. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until lightly colored.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2003 by SASHASUE
These cookies are moist and very pretty. I used a whole cup of brown sugar since I like my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by KLTIPTON
The recipe is quick and easy. They taste great and can be served for any occasion! Lacie MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2003 by MLAWS
This is a very good and easy recipe! I dipped my glass bottom in sugar instead of flour. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by SIGRID72
Although I found it a little sweet, my husband loved this cookie so it will be made again. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2003 by COURTMARSHALL50
These cookies are great to make and easy to cook. They are a classic recipe and everybody who... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2005 by Hayley Brin
This is a wonderful, melt-in-your-mouth recipe. I printed it two days ago, and I have already... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2008 by Janine H
Excellent recipe! The dough comes out very sticky, but do not add more flour! After... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2007 by tinababy
I screwed up the recipe... if you put half the amount of butter, it ends up tasting like lumpy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2007 by OurEyesOpen
Adding vanilla is a must in this recipe. Refrigerating overnight makes a better dough. We... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2005 by grosella
The dough was easy to work with but the flavor was not good, maybe by adding more sugar. I... MORE

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