Rich Pecan Slices

Ingredients

• 1 Cup powdered sugar
• 1 Cup butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla or almond extract
• 2 1/2 Cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 Cup pecans, finely chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   In large mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla (or almond)

2. 2

   Sift in flour and salt. Mix

3. 3

   If the cookie dough seems dry, you can mix in a teaspoon of milk - one at a time - up to 4 teaspoons

4. 4

   Shape dough into roll, with a diameter of approximately 2 inches

5. 5

   Roll dough in pecans

6. 6

   Wrap in plastic wrap and then chill for at least 4 hours

7. 7

   Preheat oven to 400°

8. 8

   Slice roll into ⅛-inch slices

9. 9

   Grease a baking sheet

10. 10

    Place slices on baking sheet, 1-inch apart

11. 11

    Bake 8 - 10 minutes, until light brown

12. 12

    Remove from baking sheet immediately