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PECAN GRAHAMS



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Years ago, I was eager to enter a recipe contest I'd read about," relates June Russell of Green Cove Springs, Florida. "I went to my pantry and threw together these nutty cookies. Although they didn't win, they've been a hit with my family and friends ever since!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup ground pecans
54 to 60 pecan halves

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add egg and mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture. Stir in cracker crumbs and ground pecans; mix well. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Place a pecan half in the center of each cookie; press down lightly. , Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PECAN GRAHAMS



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From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup(s) shortening
1/2 cup(s) sugar
1/2 cup(s) packed brown sugar
1 - egg
1 cup(s) all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1 can(s) graham cracker crumbs
1 cup(s) ground pecans
54-60 - pecan halves

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add egg and mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; add to the creamed mixture. Stir in cracker crumbs and ground pecans; mix well.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Place a pecan half in the center of each cookie; press down lightly. Bake at 350F for 9-11 minutes or until light browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

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