SWEDISH PECAN BUTTER COOKIES
Among our large family's Christmas Eve traditions is enjoying these delectable cookies-one of the 20 varieties my sister bakes for the holiday. They have a pleasing pecan flavor and are so buttery and delicate, they almost melt in your mouth.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg yolk, cream and vanilla. Combine the flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in finely chopped pecans. Roll into 3/4-in. balls. , In a small bowl, beat egg white. Dip balls in egg white, then roll in additional pecans. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each ball. Top each ball with a cherry half or fill with jelly. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned. Carefully remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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karachi walay 1
[email protected]These are the best butter cookies I've ever had. I'll definitely be making them again and again.
Md Hasidur
[email protected]These cookies are a bit bland. I think I'll add some vanilla extract next time.
Md royal
[email protected]I've never made butter cookies before, but these were so easy to follow. They turned out great!
Sina Lala
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Kellz RealZ
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and hard.
Maria Martinez
[email protected]These are the perfect cookies for a holiday party. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.
Mohammad Imran Khan
[email protected]I love the texture of these cookies. They're so soft and chewy.
Venicious Veni
[email protected]These cookies are really crumbly, but they still taste good.
RahimUllah RahimUllah
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape. I think I might have overmixed the dough.
Junior Kgomongwe
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Hussain Bakhsh Hf. آل بخش
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pecans, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The butter and sugar balance out the nutty flavor perfectly.
Dulun Hasen
[email protected]These are my new favorite Christmas cookie! They're so easy to make and everyone loves them.
Dickson Pastor
[email protected]I've made these cookies many times and they always come out great. I love the combination of pecans and butter.
muhammad umar
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly! So buttery and flavorful.
Console King
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and taste delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.