Pecan Oatmeal Cookies
Yield: 4 dozen
INGREDIENTS
1 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups old fashioned oats
1 ½ cups chopped toasted pecans
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt and gradually add into the butter mixture until well blended. Stir in the oats and pecans. Shape into balls approximately 1½ inches in diameter and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a Silpat. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until they are lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet and cool on wire rack.