Pecan Pie Cookies

 Never heard of these before I found the recipe...but they look good don't they? Check out the easy recipe.

INGREDIENTS:

3/4 cup shortening 

1 cup packed brown sugar 

1 large egg temperature 

2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided 

2 cups all-purpose flour 

1 teaspoon baking powder 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

FILLING: 

1 cup finely chopped pecans 

1/2 cup packed brown sugar 

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream Frosting of choice, optional

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. 

Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a 1/2-in.-deep indentation in the center of each ball. Combine filling ingredients; spoon into indentations. 

Bake for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned. 

Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks. 

If desired, top with frosting.

ENJOY!