Sugar Cookie Recipes - Pecan Wafers Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup/50 g finely chopped pecans

• 1/2 cup/100 g granulated sugar

• 2 tbsp all-purpose/plain flour

• 4 tbsp butter, melted

• 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract/essence

• 1/8 tap salt

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/gas 4. Butter four cookie sheets. Butter two rolling pins.

2. Process the pecans and sugar in a food processor or blender until finely ground. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the flour, butter, egg whites, vanilla, and salt.

3. Drop teaspoons of the batter 3 inches (8 cm) apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Do not place more than five cookies on one sheet.

4. Spread the mixture out into thin circles. Bake, one sheet at a time, for 8-10 minutes, or until just golden at the edges.

5. Use a spatula to lift each cookie off the sheet. Working quickly, drape it over a rolling pin to give it a rounded finish. Let cool completely.