Pecan puffs

22 puffs

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupAll-purpose flour
1cupPecans
½cupButter or margarine (not spread); at room temp.
2tablespoonsGranulated sugar
1teaspoonVanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. Heat oven to 300F. Have ungreased cookie sheets ready.

2. Process flour and pecans in a food processor or blender until nuts are very finely chopped.

3. Beat butter, sugar and vanilla in a large bowl with electric mixer until pale and fluffy. With mixer on low speed, gradually beat in flour mixture just until blended.

4. Roll level tablespoonfuls dough into balls. Place about 1 inch apart on cookie sheets.

5. Bake 45 minutes or until golden. While warm, roll in confectioners' sugar. Place on wire rack to cool completely, then roll in confectioners' sugar again. Store airtight up to 2 weeks or freeze.

from Woman's Day 11/23/93 typed by Tiffany Hall-Graham Submitted By TIFFANY HALL-GRAHAM On 10-28-94