Name: East Texas Pecan Drops
Ingredients: 1 c Pecans; 1/2 c Butter or margarine; 1/2 c +2T shortening; 1 c Confectioners' sugar; 2 1/2 c Sifted cake flour; 2 ts Vanilla extract

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Cookies	4	Dozen

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Pecans
1/2	c	Butter or margarine
1/2	c	+2T shortening
1	c	Confectioners' sugar
2 1/2	c	Sifted cake flour
2	ts	Vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

Chop pecans rather coarsely. Work or cream butter (margarine) and
shortening together until smooth. Beat in the confectioners' powdered sugar
gradually. Stir in the flour throughly and add vanilla and pecans. Mix
well. Drop by teaspoonsful onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in 325
degree preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until they are a delicate,
light brown. Makes 4 dozen.
From: Old Texas Family Dessert Recipes by Connie Dunn @1981 Dunn & Dunn
Editorial and Photgraphic Services, Cedar Hill, Texas
Type in by Bobbie Beers
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