Pecan Cookies

8 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 c. brown sugar, packed
  • 3 eggs
  • 4 1/2 c. plain flour
  • 2 tsp. soda
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 c. chopped pecans

Directions

  1. 1
    Separate eggs.
  2. 2
    Beat whites first, then beat yolks and whites together.
  3. 3
    Cream softened shortening and sugars together, and eggs and vanilla.
  4. 4
    Sift soda and and flour together; add to mixture. Mix in pecans; form into rolls, 1 1/2 inches in diameter and 12 to 14 inches long.
  5. 5
    Makes about 4 rolls.
  6. 6
    Wrap in wax paper.
  7. 7
    Cut into slices and bake at 250° to 300° for about 10 minutes.
  8. 8
    Can be frozen for later use.

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