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Ingredients
| granulated sugar: 1 cup |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 cups |
| baking powder: 1 tsp |
| toffee bits: 1/2 cup |
| pecans: 3/4 cup (chopped) |
| salted butter: 1 cup (softened) |
| eggs: 2 (yolks) |
| vanilla extract: 1/2 tsp |
Pecan Sandies Cookies (Gift Mix in a Jar)
Credit: Food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
10 min -
Cook Time
45 min -
Servings
36 serving(s)
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- Creating the Gift in a Jar:
- Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
- Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the sugar, flour, baking powder, toffee bits and then pecans - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
- Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
- PECAN SANDIES COOKIES GIFT TAG:.
- Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1 cup butter, softened, 2 egg yolks and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
- COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 325.
- In a large bowl, blend the butter, egg yolks and vanilla extract.
- Add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed.
- Roll the dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 10 days.