Pecan Rounds - Cookies

Total Time: 17 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 7 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 48
• 1 1/2 cups toasted pecan pieces
• 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups flour

Recipe

• 1 to toast pecan pieces: spread nuts in single layer in shallow baking pan. bake at 350°f for 5 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown; watch carefully and stir once or twice. cool.
• 2 place nuts in food processor; cover. process by pulsing with on/off action until paste forms (will appear grainy).
• 3 add butter, sugars, baking soda and baking powder; process just until combined.
• 4 add egg and vanilla; process just until combined.
• 5 add flour. process by pulsing with on/off action just until combined.
• 6 transfer to large bowl. cover; refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour until firm.
• 7 heat oven to 375 degrees f.
• 8 shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in additional granulated sugar to coat. if you choose to use a cookie scooper, you must then hand-roll each ball for best, optimal results. it's worth the extra step; i've tried both ways!
• 9 place, 2 inches apart, on ungreased or silpat-lined cookie sheets. flatten slightly with bottom of glass, dipping in sugar to prevent sticking.
• 10 bake 7 to 9 minutes or until lightly browned. remove from oven and immediately sprinkle additional granulated sugar over warm cookies for extra sparkle. cool for 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets. cool on wire racks.