Butter Pecan Cookies

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May. 24, 2013

These easy to make cookies are sure to be a hit on your lunchbox.

Ingredients

Butter 250 Milliliter , softened ((1 cup))
Packed brown sugar 150 Milliliter ((2/3 cup))
Eggs 1
All purpose flour 500 Milliliter ((2 cups))
Salt 1/2 Teaspoon
Pecan halves 375 Milliliter ((1 1/2 cups))

Directions

GETTING READY

1. Preheat oven to 375 degree F or 190 degree C.

2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

MAKING

3. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, brown sugar and egg. Mix until well blended.

4. In a separate bowl, mix flour and salt.

5. Slowly add flour mixture into the bowl with the butter mixture. Mix well.

6. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.

7. Roll one 1" pieces of dough into balls and place on the lined cookie sheet.

8. Flatten balls with the bottom of a glass dipped in flour.

9. Press a pecan into top of each cookie.

10. Pop it in oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.

SERVING

11. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Easy
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Ready In: 12 Minutes
Servings: 12

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 570Calories from Fat 344

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 40 g61.5%

Saturated Fat 12 g60%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 93 mg3.88%

Total Carbohydrates 48 g16%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 13 g

Protein 8 g16%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet