pecan drops
(2 ratings)
A cookie for the Christmas platter for the gift tins when the season of giving is upon us. What better gift to give, than some love from the kitchen.
(2 ratings)
prep time
5 Min
cook time
25 Min
Ingredients For pecan drops
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2 cground pecans
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1/2 call purpose flour
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1 1/4 csugar, divided
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4egg whites
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1/2 tspbutter rum extract
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6maraschino cherries, coarsely chopped
How To Make pecan drops
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1In a large bowl, add pecans, flour and 1c. sugar; set aside. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. fold in butter rum and half the flour mixture. Fold in remaining flour mixture.
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2Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2" apart onto an ungreased foil lined baking sheets. Top each cookie with a cherry piece.
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3Bake at 375^ for 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely before removing from pans. * makes about 5 dozen
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