Cookie Lovers: Vintage Pecan Crisps

Vintage Pecan Crisps

This simple recipe is ideal for cookie lovers who want a crisp cookie on the outside and chewy on the inside.  While baking, the cookie spreads a lot, so place the dough on the baking sheet a couple of inches apart.  This vintage treat will become a staple in your cookie jar.

1 cup butter, softened

2 ½ cups brown sugar

2 eggs

2 ½ cups flour

¼ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 ½ cups or 6 ounces chopped pecans

In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter and brown sugar.  Add one egg at a time and mix well.  In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture.  Stir in the pecans.  Spoon about 1 ½ inch ball of cookie dough (about 6 to 8 cookies per sheet) onto a baking sheet lined with parchment.  Bake at 350 for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown.  Makes 3 dozen.