SWEDISH BUTTER STRIPS OR MAPLE PECAN STRIPS (COOKIES)

Swedish Butter Strips or Maple Pecan Strips (Cookies) image

Provided by littleturtle

Time 40m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup butter, room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour
1/2 cup chocolate chips (for Swedish Butter Strips) or 3/4 teaspoon maple flavoring (for maple pecan squares)
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F (360° at high altitude).
In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and salt; blend in remaining ingredients.
Divide dough into 4 equal parts, and shape into 12" rolls.
Place 3" apart on ungreased cookie sheets, and flatten with a floured fork to 1/4" high.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until delicately browned (golden) at the edges.
Cool for a few minutes and cut with a sharp knife into 1" diagonals.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.2, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 12, Sodium 46.4, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3.8, Protein 0.9