Butterscotch Pecan Slices

Rich, buttery flavor crispy cookies. After chilling dough, freshly baked cookies in minutes.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 4 dozen

Ingredients

• 6  tablespoons butter, softened
• 2⁄3 cup  packed brown sugar
• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup  finely chopped pecans, divided

Directions

1. Cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup pecans.
2. Shape into two 7 in rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Unwrap and cut into slices. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with remaining nuts; press gently.
3. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to brown.