BELLA'S BUTTERSCOTCH FINGERS

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Here's another terrific cookie recipe from my friend Bella, who is the world's greatest baker (in my opinion!). Prep time doesn't include chilling time (there are 3 different options for the chilling)

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Dessert

Time 42m

Yield 66 fingers

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
3/4 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • On waxed paper, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
  • In a large bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat butter and sugar until creamy, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula; beat in vanilla, then egg; at low speed, gradually add flour mixture; beat just until blended, occasionally scraping bowl; with spoon, stir in pecans.
  • Shape dough into a 12" by 3 3/4" by 1" brick.
  • Wrap brick in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight until firm enough to slice.
  • Or place brick in freezer about 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Grease a large cookie sheet; with sharp knife, cut brick crosswise into 1/8-inch thick slices; place slices, 1 inch apart, on cookie sheets.
  • Bake cookies 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned around edges.
  • Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool.

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