INGREDIENTS
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1 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
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1 cup chopped pecans
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3/4 cup powdered sugar
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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4 tablespoons half-and-half or light cream
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
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Coarse sugar
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36 pecan halves
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maple syrup (optional)