Scandinavian Pecan Cookies

Submitted by taillightsinsightbb

"These cookies look great and sound simple to make."

 

• Ready In: 23mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 48-60 cookies
• Serves: 6-10

ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3⁄4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 egg, separated
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, finely chopped

directions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter, brown sugar and egg yolk.
2. Gradually add flour.
3. Roll into 1 inch balls.
4. In a small bowl, beat egg white.
5. Dip balls in egg white, then roll in pecans.
6. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
7. Flatten slightly.
8. Bake at 375°F for 8-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
9. Remove to wire racks to cool.