TENDER PECAN LOGS

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Folks always ask me to make these tender nutty logs. Not overly sweet, they're just right with a steaming cup of coffee or tea. —Joyce Beck, Gadsden, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
5 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Add the flour, beating on low speed just until combined. Stir in pecans. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle., Shape 1/2 cups into 1/2-in.-thick logs. Cut logs into 2-in. pieces. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar; cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.