Holiday Peppernuts

Name: Holiday Peppernuts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 20 dozen.
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

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. —Chandra Koehn, Rich Hill, Missouri

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.