maple and pecan cookies
(2 ratings)
This is an old recipe from the 50's and was very popular for dads lunch pail..kids liked them too.. sorta like a shortbread cookie; I think dad brought this recipe home from work , after trying one from one of his buddy's at work...like he did with the cherry winks...mom got a lot of recipes that way..always good and dad approved.
(2 ratings)
yield
serving(s)
prep time
20 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For maple and pecan cookies
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1 cpecans or walnuts
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3/4 cfirmly packed light brown sugar
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1 cbutter at room temperature
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1 1/2 tspmaple extract
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2 call purpose flour
How To Make maple and pecan cookies
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1Heat oven to 350^. In a food processor with a metal blade of in a blender, place the nuts and process till coarse. Add 1/4 cup of the brown sugar and process until fine; set aside. -
2Combine butter, remaining brown sugar,and maple extract in a large bowl. Beat mixture at high speed, until light and fluffy.Turn to low and add the flour and nut mixture.
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3Roll pieces of dough into 1 inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheet about 1 1/2 inches apart. Press a nut in the center of each ball.
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4Bake cookies until brown around edges about 15 to 20 minutes. Cool on paper bags. Enjoy!
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