YUMMY PECAN BITES

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After experimenting with different recipes and ingredients, I came up with this simply delicious recipe that's reminiscent of the ever-popular Snickerdoodle.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped pecans
TOPPING:
3 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans. Combine topping ingredients. , Roll dough into 1-in. balls, then roll in topping. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until surface cracks. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.