Pecan Spice Cookies Recipe

Summary

MethodDish

Ingredients

 Butter margarine1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Packed brown sugar1 1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Egg1
 1 3/4 cups Gold Medal Flour
 Baking powder2 Teaspoon
 Ginger1/2 Teaspoon
 Cinnamon1/2 Teaspoon
 Cloves1/2 Teaspoon
 Nutmeg1/2 Teaspoon
 Pecans1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Pecan halves 5 Dozen

Directions

Heat oven to 375° (quick mod.).
Mix shortening, sugar, and egg thoroughly.
Measure flour by dipping method or by sifting.
Blend dry ingredients; stir into shortening mixture.
Stir in chopped pecans.
Roll dough in 1" balls.
Place 2" apart on greased baking sheet.
Place a pecan half on top of each cooky, flattening slightly.
Bake 10 to 12 min.
For softer cookies, store in tight container with an apple slice.
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