Submitted by Betty Couvillion by her son Raoul
on Saturday, November 15, 2008
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Makes:
42 servings
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Ready In:
45 minutes
This recipe has been a holiday favorite in our family for over 50 years. It is the perfect freezer cookie, and is actually better if you bake them 2-3 days ahead. Great for Holiday Gifts.
Ingredients
4 cups sifted flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup pecans or walnuts - rough chopped
1 tbsp vanilla extract (real vanilla)
3 tsp baking powder
1 cup softened butter
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs beaten
Directions
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter thoroughly; add sugars and blend together. Add eggs and vanilla and mix. Blend(fold)in the nuts. Add the dry mixture and blend together. Shape into rolls about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap and freeze at least 24 hours.
Baking Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cookies can be cut from frozen roll slice about 3/8 inch thick. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly golden on edges.
These cookies are best 2-3 days after baking. The buttery-nutty vanilla flavor intensifies. Recommended Sides: Delicious with coffee.
