Memory Book Cookies

Name: Memory Book Cookies
Ingredients: 1 c. butter or margarine, softened; 2 c. firmly packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. chopped pecans

8 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 c. butter or margarine, softened
2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped pecans

Directions

1

Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer; gradually add sugar, beating well.
2

Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
3

Combine flour, soda and salt.
4

Gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well.
5

Stir in pecans.
6

Shape dough into two 16-inch rolls; wrap in waxed paper and chill at least 4 hours.
7

Unwrap and cut into 1/3-inch slices; place on ungreased cookie sheets.
8

Bake at 375° for 6 to 8 minutes.
9

Cool on wire racks.
10

Yields 8 dozen.