Pecan Sandies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. pecans, finely chopped
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. margarine
1/3 c. shortening
1 egg
1/3 c. dairy sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Grind the pecans.
Combine nuts, flour and baking powder.
In mixing bowl, beat butter and shortening for 30 seconds.
Add sugar; beat until fluffy.
Add egg, sour cream and vanilla; beat well. Add dry ingredients; beat until well combined.
Divide dough in half; cover and chill at least 3 hours.
Working half the dough at a time on a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness.
Cut with cutter or shape into 1-inch balls.
Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake in a 375\u00b0 oven for 9 to 10 minutes for cutouts or 10 minutes for shaped.