Flying W Pecan Cookies

Name: Flying W Pecan Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 6-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups chopped pecans

I named these cookies after the ranch I own. They are crisp and sweet with a nice nutty crunch and a hint of almond.—Jim Wyche, Odessa, Texas

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped pecans

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in the egg and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in pecans.
Roll into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until set. Cool for 3 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 146 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 154mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Flying W Pecan Cookies in Taste of Home April/May 2004

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iamcarrie

Oct 21, 2011

Very good! The almond extract really gives the cookies a good flavor,
mwilson101

Feb 1, 2011

What a terrific, chewy, yummy cookie!!! Now a family favorite!

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