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Elizabeth Dole's Pecan Roll Cookies

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"This recipe is from the 1996 Dole-Clinton presidential campaign." — Barb

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Original recipe makes 4 dozen Change Servings

1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon cold water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped pecans
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

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Directions

Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
Beat butter or margarine and sugar until creamy. Beat in water and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in chopped pecans.
With floured hands, roll 2 teaspoons dough for each cookie into an oblong shape. Press slight indentation down the center of each cookie with a knife.
Bake on greased baking sheets for 45 minutes. Roll in confectioners' sugar while still warm.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 09, 2010

Christmas wouldn't be the same without these cookies! We've always baked ours slightly different; 250 deg. for one hour. I like my pecans finely ground and an extra tsp. of vanilla.

—Tricia Jaeger

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 14, 2004

the cookies/rolls turn out too dry I was not happy with them

—MICKEYLOVER

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11 Ratings

Dec 11, 2012

I made these for my mom and I to enjoy...we love anything with a nut in them. I felt like the dough was a little flat, like something was missing, so the next time I make them I will try adding some almond extract in addition to the vanilla.

—andiestar

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Dec 10, 2010

these are wonderful, I do not use water in my recipe. Also I roll them in Confectioners' sugar first while warm and then again when completely cooled. Makes a much prettier presentation. I usually bake about 1000 of them for gifts for Christmas. Last year I made something different and caught all kinds of flack from family and friends for not making everyone's favorite cookie. so bake to baking this year.

—mandevillemiss

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Jan 19, 2011

This Christmas my Mom requested that I make a "wedding cookie" like my Aunt used to make. After I looked over several different recipes, I choose to go with this one. It was a big hit! I have put it in my recipe book and will make them again. I added a dash more vanilla and rolled in them powdered sugar while warm and then again when cooled!

—deca30

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Dec 27, 2006

Not too sweet; an enjoyable pie crust like texture.

—seachrmd

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Nov 12, 2010

This was my 1st attempt at making these delicious cookies! Everyone loved them! Perfect for Holiday Gift Giving!

—jjjquan

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Oct 14, 2004

Good recipe!

—MRIRENE

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Nutrition

Calories
180 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
12.1 g
4%

Cholesterol
20 mg
7%

Fat
14.3 g
22%

Fiber
1.2 g
5%

Protein
2 g
4%

Sodium
55 mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Elizabeth Dole's Pecan Roll Cookies

Serving Size: 1/24 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 24
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 180
Calories from Fat: 129

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.3g 22 %
Saturated Fat 5.4g 27 %
Cholesterol 20mg 7 %
Sodium 55mg 2 %
Potassium 51mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 12.1g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5 %
Protein 2g 4 %
Sugars 3.3g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron 7 %
Thiamin 14 %
Niacin 9 %
Vitamin B6 1 %
Magnesium 5 %
Folate 12 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.