pecan icebox cookies

Recipe by
donna morales
New Orleans, LA

these really are awesome cookies. If you try them I don't think you'll be disappointed.

yield serving(s)

Ingredients For pecan icebox cookies

  • 1 c
    butter ( do not use margarine)
  • 2 1/4 c
    light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/3 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    pecans, finely ground (use food processor)
  • 2 lg
    eggs

How To Make pecan icebox cookies

  • 1
    In a large bowl cream the butter and sugars with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well. In a separate bowl stir the flour and baking soda together and add the mixture to the batter. Stir in the ground pecans. Form the dough into rolls on wax paper and refrigerate for at least 12 hours. Slice thin and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.

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