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Mom's Pecan Cookies Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 C. Butter
3/4 c sugar
3/4 c brown sugar
1 egg (must watch your cholesterol)
2 t vanilla extract
1 t almond extra
2-1/2 c all purpose flour
1 t baking powder
1 t baking soda
1 t salt
2 c chopped pecans
Directions:
Directions:
º350 preheated
In a humongous mixing bowl, cream butter and all sugars. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Gradually stir in pecans. Roll in 1 " balls and put on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 9-11 minutes (not 10!) Cool on sheet for at least 3 minutes before placing on cooling rack.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6-1/2 dozen cookies
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1-2 hours depending on your efficiency
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Mom uses Kathy's Kitchen Aid mixer for this and it just makes it, because the quantities are so large and it is very hard to make these stirring by hand.

 

 

 

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