Butterscotch Pecan Slices Recipe

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I love the rich, buttery flavor these crisp cookies get from pecans and brown sugar. Once the dough is in the refrigerator, I can have freshly baked cookies in just minutes. For a gathering or when company drops in, I'm prepared with a tasty treat.—Esther Thys, Belle Plaine, Iowa

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Butterscotch Pecan Slices Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min.
  • Yield: 24 Servings
15 10 25

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans, divided

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 1/2 cup pecans. Shape into two 7-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
  • Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with remaining nuts; press gently. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 4 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 101 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 67 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Butterscotch Pecan Slices in Taste of Home February/March 2000, p33

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Reviewed on Jun. 07, 2011 by joyousdeeous

These remind me of old fashioned ice box cookies that my Mom always made year round. Yum!!!


Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2010 by shelleyjCA2AZ

what a great cookie....thanks for your recipe!


Reviewed on May. 12, 2010 by xicota

A nice little "ice box" cookie, as my grandma would have said. The dough keeps very well in the refrigerator. If you want to "fancy them up", sandwich two cookies together with browned-butter frosting---rich!

 
 
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