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Butter Pecan Cookies

By: Sharon Crider 
"These crisp shortbread-like cookies from Sharon Crider are wonderful with a cup of coffee. 'They're delicious and so easy to make,' notes the Lebanon, Missouri cook."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant butterscotch pudding mix
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and pudding mix. Gradually beat in flour. Fold in pecans. Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets; flatten to 1/2 in. with a greased glass. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-13 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove to wire racks.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2008 by HOLLYMAMMA   view full review
Wow! These are not only easy, but delicious!! They are light, flaky, and not too sweet. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2011 by larryd   view full review
I'm a retired refinery worker. I started baking a few years ago.I really enjoyed these cookies...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2009 by Joy   view full review
There is an important ingredient missing from this recipe-maybe baking soda and vanilla? I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2008 by L   view full review
I just made these and they are great!!I did roll them into logs, roll them in crushed pecans...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2012 by Lindsey-Lou   view full review
Very light, flakey and tasty! Easily fall apart. Next time I'm going to add an egg and see...

 

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