German Pecan Brittles

Directions

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   Cream
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   shortening
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   in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating well.
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   Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each
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   addition.
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   Sift
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   together
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   flour, baking powder, soda and salt in
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   a
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    medium mixing bowl; add cereal and pecans, stirring to coat
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    well.
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    Stir
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    flour
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    mixture
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    and
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    vanilla into creamed mixture,
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    mixing
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    well.
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    Drop
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    dough
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    by
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    teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased and floured cookie sheets.
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    Bake at 325° for 10 to 12 minutes and cool on wire racks.
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    Yields 11 dozen.