Chewy Pecan Cookies


1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
1-1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cup self-rising flour
1 cup crushed corn flakes
1-1/2 cup chopped pecans

Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Beat together shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla until creamy. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Roll into 2-inch balls, place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for about 9-11 minutes.

Note: REVIEWERS: please note the yield for us! Posted by "Mr. Shadow" to the now-defunct Holiday Cookie Club at Epicurious.com.


Reviews of Chewy Pecan Cookies:

1-3 of 3 reviews  

  Michelle in Charlotte, NC  Oct 11, 2010
Would not make this again.
Didn't taste all that hot. The cornflakes were still hard and I brought fresh (not stale) corn flakes. one star

  baker in VA in VA  Nov 26, 2008
Would make this again.
These cookies are great. the only people that have not liked them are the ones who are alergic to one of the ingredients. five stars

  A cookie baker in utah  Dec 15, 2007
Would make this again.
these are one of the best cookies i have had for years four stars

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