Maple Pecan Refrigerator Cookies

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons real maple syrup
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon maple extract
• 2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Recipe

• 1 beat butter until creamy. add sugar gradually, then add syrup, egg yolk, and extracts; beat well. stir in flour and pecans.
• 2 divide dough in half and shape into logs 2" in diameter. wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm.
• 3 preheat oven to 350°f.
• 4 cut logs into 1/2" thick rounds; arrange on greased cookie sheets. bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.