East Texas Pecan Drops

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Title: EAST TEXAS PECAN DROPS
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 4 dozen

1 c Pecans
1/2 c Butter or margarine
1/2 c +2T shortening
1 c Confectioners' sugar
2 1/2 c Sifted cake flour
2 t Vanilla extract

Chop pecans rather coarsely. Work or cream butter (margarine) and
shortening together until smooth. Beat in the confectioners' powdered
sugar gradually. Stir in the flour throughly and add vanilla and
pecans. Mix well. Drop by teaspoonsful onto an ungreased baking
sheet. Bake in 325 degree preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or
until they are a delicate, light brown. Makes 4 dozen.

From: Old Texas Family Dessert Recipes by Connie Dunn @1981 Dunn &
Dunn Editorial and Photgraphic Services, Cedar Hill, Texas

Type in by Bobbie Beers

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