This recipe is a family favorite and was passed down to me from my Mother. I hope your family enjoys these cookies as much as my family does.
Pecan Crispies
A buttery pecan treat.
- 1/2 C Shortening
- 1/2 C Butter (softened)
- 2 1/2 C light brown sugar
- 2 Large eggs
- 2 1/2 C All purpose flour
- 1/2 t Baking soda
- 1/4 t Unsalted butter
- 1 C Pecans (coarsely chopped)
- 1 C Pecans halves
- 1 t Vanilla extract
- In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and set aside. In another bowl, combine the shortening , butter, vanilla and brown sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
Add in eggs, one at a time beating well after each addition.
Stir in all dry ingredients into the butter mixture.
Stir in the chopped pecans.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. Gently press 1 pecan half into each mound of dough. Bake at 350 degrees for 9 -12 minutes. Cookies should be a light golden brown. Remove immediately onto a wire rack to cool.
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