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Yummy Pecan Bites

Yummy Pecan Bites
After experimenting with different recipes and ingredients, I came up with this simply delicious recipe that's reminiscent of the ever-popular Snickerdoodle.
30 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • TOPPING:
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine
  • the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually add to
  • creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans. Combine topping
  • ingredients.
  • Roll dough into 1-in. balls, then roll in topping. Place 2 in. apart
  • on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 400° for
  • 10-12 minutes or until surface cracks. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • Yield: 5 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 177 calories,
© Taste of Home 2013

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Yummy Pecan Bites (continued)

Nutrition Facts: 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 66 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013