Cookies with Pecans

Name: Cookies with Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter, softened; 1/3 cup shortening; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups self-rising flour; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

My family prefers these pecan cookies to any store-bought variety. Self-rising flour makes them a little different from most cookie recipes.

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in pecans.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 1-2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Editor's Note

As a substitute for each cup of self-rising flour, place 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a measuring cup. Add all-purpose flour to measure 1 cup.