Festive 4-inch pecan cookie sticks coated
in powdered sugar.
Crispy Pecan Sticks
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ice water
Powdered sugar
- Beat butter at medium speed with an electric
mixer until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating well.
- Combine flour and salt; add to butter
mixture, beating at low speed until blended. Stir in pecans,
vanilla, and 1 tablespoon ice water.
- Shape dough into 4-inch sticks. Place
sticks on lightly greased baking sheets.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for
12 to 15 minutes or until browned. Roll in powdered sugar. Store
in airtight container 2 weeks, or freeze 2 months.
Makes about 3 dozen.