FLYING W PECAN COOKIES

Flying W Pecan Cookies image

I named these cookies after the ranch I own. They are crisp and sweet with a nice nutty crunch and a hint of almond.-Jim Wyche, Odessa, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in the egg and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in pecans., Roll into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until set. Cool for 3 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.