Pecan Delights



Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening Crisco
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sifted flour (sift again)

Directions:

Hand mix. Cream butter and shortening into sugar and salt.
Add chopped nuts and vanilla and mix. Add flour and mix.
Using about 1 teaspoon of dough, shape into balls.
Place on greased cookie sheet.
Bake in 350 degree until lightly browned--about 15 to 20 minutes.
While still warm, roll in superfine sugar.

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