Pecan Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups butter, softened
• 2 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tsps vanilla
• 4 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 1/4 cups finely chopped pecans
• 1 1/3 cups sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Cookie Batter: ---

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, cream butter & cream cheese until smooth

3. 3

   Beat in vanilla

4. 4

   Combine flour & salt; gradually add to creamed mixture

5. 5

   Divide into 3 equal portions

6. 6

   Wrap each in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle

7. 7

   --- Preparing Dough: ---

8. 8

   On a lightly floured service, roll each portion into a 16-in. x 9-in. rectangle

9. 9

   Combine pecans & sugar; sprinkle over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges

10. 10

    Use your rolling pin to slightly press pecan mixture into the dough

11. 11

    Roll up each rectangle tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a long side

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    Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 2 hours

13. 13

    --- Slicing dough: ---

14. 14

    Unwrap & cut dough into 3/8-in. slices

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    Place 2-in. apart on a lightly grease baking sheets or use parchment paper for easy removal of cookies

16. 16

    --- Bake: ---

17. 17

    Bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned

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    Remove to wire racks to cool

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    Either have them plain or sprinkle with confectioners sugar