Holiday Peppernuts
We have many pecan trees in this part of the country, so I like to make recipes with the nuts. I usually make these cookies during the holidays.120 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups packed brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon anise extract
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon each ground allspice, cinnamon, cloves and ginger
- 3 cups finely chopped pecans
Directions
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add
- extract. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and spices;
- gradually add to the creamed mixture. Add pecans; mix well. Shape
- into four 15-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate
- overnight.
- Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
- baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 7-8 minutes or until golden
- brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 20 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 2 cookies equals 79 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 52 mg sodium,