Butter Pecan Cookies

These are my favorite cookies to make....and eat!  They are easy to make they have a rich buttery flavor.  If you like pecans....these are a must!

Prep time: 30mins     Cook time: 12mins    Ready in: 1hr 45mins
Servings: 24 cookies

Ingredients
1 cup butter softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup pecan halves
white sugar

Directions
1. In a large bowl mix butter, born sugar, egg, and vanilla until well blended
2. Slowly add flour and salt and mix well.  Add chopped pecans and mix by hand.  Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hr
3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
4. Roll dough into one inch balls and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.  Flatten balls with the bottom on a glass dipped in white sugar.  Press a pecan into the top of the dough
5. Bake 10-12 minutes until lightly colored
Enjoy with a glass of cold milk!

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