Ingredients for Pecan Classic Cookies
- 1 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- Sour Cream (not used in recipe)
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How to Make Pecan Classic Cookies
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of shortening with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add 1 cup packed light brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar, beating well at medium speed.
- Add 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in 2 cups rolled oats and 1 cup chopped pecans.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Place the dough balls onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Press your thumb into the center of each ball to create an indentation.
- Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of the brown sugar pecan topping (recipe below).
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Baking time may vary depending on your oven and the number of cookie sheets used. Start checking at 8 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
29 g
Sugar
311g
Fat
71g
Carbs
48g
