Butter Crunch Cookies Recipe
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Butter Crunch Cookies

By: Monique Swallow 
"I've given this recipe to more people than any other recipe I have. These cookies are so easy to make. Cornflakes and pecans give them their delightful crunch."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 48 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups butter (no substitutes), softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups cornflakes, slightly crushed
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the cornflakes and pecans. Roll into 1-in balls. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2011 by Baricat   view full review
Oh my word!! These are absolutely irresistible! Use unsalted butter for depth of flavor. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2008 by ATHF   view full review
I agree these are stupid good! I followed the recipe exactly except I fridged the dough...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2008 by crazycatlady - "CCL" Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These cookies are really yummy. My daughter said "these cookies are stupid-good"! I guess...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2011 by Kumu24   view full review
I followed the directions and added in a little almond extract like some of the other reviews...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by Corannetta   view full review
These are wonderful cookies- very light and melt-in-your-mouth crunchy. I added just a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2010 by holstang   view full review
These cookies are amazing! I made these for Christmas, and they will be a new tradition from...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2009 by ALLISON112081   view full review
sounds like it would not be that good.... but they were a HIT! everyone loves them!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2011 by Angie   view full review
These cookies are absolutely delicious! I made them for a cookie swap and received so many...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2011 by virgie   view full review
Excellent cookie, followed reciie exactly.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2011 by amandacosta1516   view full review
YUUUUMMM! My family went nuts over these cookies! Will def make again and agian

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