Nut and Spice Cookie Recipes - Pecan Cinnamon Cookies

 

Ingredients 

• 1 1/4 cups/180 g all-purpose/plain flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/8 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup/125 g butter, softened

• 2/3 cup/140 g granulated sugar

• 1 large egg

• 2/3 cup/75 g finely chopped pecans

• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C/gas 5. Butter two cookie sheets. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl.

2. Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until creamy.

3. Add the egg, beating until just blended. Mix in the dry ingredients to form a smooth dough.

4. Mix the pecans and cinnamon in a small bowl. Form the dough into balls the size of walnuts and roll them in the nut mixture until well coated.

5. Place the cookies 2 inches (5 cm) apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden. Transfer to racks to cool.