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Makes 3 dozen cookies Prep time: 15 minutes Chill time: 2 hours Bake time: 25-30 minutes1-1/3 cups Butter Flavor CRISCO 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup finely chopped pecans Confectioners' sugar In large mixing bowl cream Butter Flavor Crisco, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and almond extract until light and fluffy. Add flour, salt and pecans; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Preheat oven to 325ºF. Shape dough into 1- to 1-1/2-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 325ºF for about 25 minutes, or until bottom edges of cookies are light brown. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar. Remove to cooling rack. |
