SCANDINAVIAN PECAN COOKIES
We enjoyed these rich, buttery cookies at a bed-and-breakfast in Galena, Illinois, and the hostess was kind enough to share her simple recipe. The pretty nut-topped treats are so special you could give a home-baked batch as a gift. -Laurie Knoke DeKalb, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk. Gradually add flour until blended. , Shape into 1-in. balls. In a small bowl, beat egg white. Dip balls in egg white, then roll in pecans. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 375° for 8-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Adam Andrews
a_andrews@yahoo.comI've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit.
Carmen Ladage
c-l70@hotmail.frThese cookies are perfect for a holiday cookie exchange. They're festive and delicious.
Bunmi Ajayi
ajayib8@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of pecans, but I still enjoyed these cookies. The vanilla flavor is really strong.
Arham
arham@aol.comThese cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. I always have a few leftover after making macarons.
Enes Pasha
pasha2@yahoo.comI love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're perfect for dunking in milk or coffee.
Ossai Chibueze
chibueze-ossai23@hotmail.comThese cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious!
Casey Robertson
cr78@yahoo.comI made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes. Everyone loved them!
lee strong
strong_l@yahoo.comI had a hard time finding pecan pieces, so I used chopped walnuts instead. The cookies still turned out great.
Victor Mendy
victor-mendy27@yahoo.comThese cookies are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Abidmomin Abidmomin
abidmomin42@yahoo.comI wasn't sure how these cookies would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're so good!
matts videos
matts.v@hotmail.comThese cookies are perfect for gifting. They're festive and delicious, and they always put a smile on people's faces.
TALENT JOE MANGIZA
t-mangiza43@gmail.comI love the combination of flavors in these cookies. The pecans add a nice crunch and the vanilla extract gives them a warm, comforting flavor.
brano_
brano_28@yahoo.comThese cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They love rolling the dough and cutting out the shapes.
Zurte Zurte
zurte72@gmail.comI've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're chewy and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness.
Indu Weerathunga
indu-weerathunga@yahoo.comThese cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.