Quick Butter Pecan Cookies

appliance queen's Note:

With only FOUR ingredients, this is a keeper. I got this from Quick Cooking.

• Total Time: 31 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 26 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 dozen

• ¾ cup butter , softened (1 1/2 sticks)
• 1 (3 ½ ounce) package instant butterscotch pudding mix
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup pecans , chopped

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and pudding mix.
2. Gradually beat in flour.
3. Fold in pecans.
4. Roll into 1 1/2-inch balls.
5. Place balls 2-inches apart on greased baking sheets.
6. Flatten to 1/2-inch with a greased glass.
7. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 13 minutes or until light golden brown.
8. Remove to wire racks.

Reviews

[Cinda Lu]

I won't rate this with stars due to the fact that I took it upon myself to experiment with this recipe. I tried it with sugarfree pudding and it was not successful. I just wanted to note this as an FYI to those who might try it. They were dry to the extreme. My bad, but I thought it was worth a try. :)

[StacyMD187373]

Delicious cookie and so easy to make! I subbed light margarine since that's what we keep on hand. I'm not sure if it made a difference, but I also used a regular cook & serve pudding since that's what we had in the pantry. The cookies were great, tasted like a shortbread. Thanks for posting!

[DLFoodie]

I must say,I was skeptical about this recipe. No eggs, no sugar? They were fabulous! My husband and sons agreed. I will just double this recipe from now on.The pudding will now be my "secret". They're light, buttery and melt in your mouth!