MAE MORTENSEN'S BUTTER PECAN COOKIES
This is Mae Mortensen's recipe. She posted it in the "Fellowhip Favorites from First Presbyterian" cookbook. Because the pecans are ground, its like a pecan sandy.
Provided by breezermom
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cream the butter and margarine. Gradually add 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer.
- Add the water and vanilla, beating well. Gradually add the flour to the creamed mixture, beating well. Stir in ground pecans.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Flatten the balls to 1/4 inch thickness with the palm of your hand. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool slightly on the cookie sheet.
- Roll cookies in additional sugar to coat. Let cool completely on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 897.8, Fat 65.9, SaturatedFat 21.1, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 470.2, Carbohydrate 70.7, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 20.2, Protein 9.4
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Favour Udekwe
[email protected]This recipe seems a little bit complicated. Is there an easier way to make these cookies?
Yeabsira Adane
[email protected]I'm allergic to pecans. Can I use another type of nut instead?
Yaneth Fraire
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious, but I'm a little bit worried about the amount of butter. Is there anything I can substitute for it?
Alibhai Kamran
[email protected]I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients, but I'm going to give this recipe a try anyway.
Dawood Rajput
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so easy to follow.
scarlet schroll
[email protected]I'm going to try making these cookies with different nuts. I think walnuts or almonds would be delicious.
Up Islands
[email protected]These are the best butter pecan cookies I've ever had!
Sheeraz Abbasi
[email protected]I'm definitely going to be making these cookies again. They're so delicious and easy to make.
Shafiullah Faizi
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for parties, picnics, and even just for a snack.
Kanu Hassan
[email protected]I love the crispy edges and chewy centers of these cookies.
Muinat omolara
[email protected]These cookies are a little bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious!
Md Sohag Md Sohag
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a family favorite.
Dilaver Dolat
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pecans, but I loved these cookies. The flavor of the pecans is not overpowering and the cookies are perfectly balanced.
Mohammed Roshid
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Sarvan Shrestha
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and nutty. I love the texture of the pecans and the buttery flavor of the cookie.
Mary Kekana
[email protected]The only thing I would change about this recipe is to add a little bit more salt. I found that the cookies were a little bit too sweet for my taste.
Sharmaake Maxamad
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.
FELISTUS K NAMAZUWO
[email protected]I made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious they were. I'll definitely be making them again.
Alisa Yang
[email protected]These butter pecan cookies are absolutely scrumptious! The nutty flavor of the pecans pairs perfectly with the buttery sweetness of the cookie. I especially love the crispy edges and chewy centers.