BUTTERSCOTCH PECAN SLICES

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I love the rich, buttery flavor these crisp cookies get from pecans and brown sugar. Once the dough is in the refrigerator, I can have freshly baked cookies in just minutes. For a gathering or when company drops in, I'm prepared with a tasty treat. -Esther Thys, Belle Plaine, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans, divided

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 1/2 cup pecans. Shape into two 7-in. rolls; wrap each and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. , Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with remaining nuts; press gently. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.