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Yule-Log Cookies
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ready in:
30-60 minutes
30-60 minutes
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ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
directions
Beat butter and sugar together until creamy and fluffy. Add vanilla. Gradually add flour and salt. Stirring until blended. Stir in nuts.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Drop tablespoons of dough on to ungreased cookie sheet and shape in to 2 inch logs. Leave space between logs for spreading.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly and roll in powdered sugar.
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nutrition data
156 calories, 11 grams fat, 13 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in sodium.
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reviews & comments
December 5, 2012
I had lost my mother's recipe for these cookies and have been looking for it. So, thank you so much for posting this recipe. It is a family favorite.