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Swedish Butter Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 cup soft butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg, separated
1 T half and half cream
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
additional chopped pecans
halved red maraschino cherries or red jelly of your choice
Directions:
Directions:
Cream butter and sugar in large bowl. Beat in egg yolk, cream and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder, gradually add to creamed mixture, Stir in finely chopped pecans, ground pecans work the best. Roll into 3/4 inch balls.

In a small bowl, beat egg white. Dip balls in egg white, then roll in additional pecans. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Make an indent in the center of each ball. Top each ball with a cherry half or fill with jelly. Bake at 350º for 12 - 15 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned. Carefully remove to wire racks to cool.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
about 5 dozen
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
45 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
fun to make with little people and a nice addition to a sweet tray

 

 

 

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