Ingredients
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1/2 c. butter (at room temperature)
1/3 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg yolk (at room temperature)
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 c. sifted flour
1 egg white, slightly beaten
24 pecan halves
dash of salt
decorating sprinkles or flaked coconut (for rolling)
Preparation
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Combine butter, sugar, egg yolk and flavoring.
Mix thoroughly. Sift flour again with salt. Add to creamed mixture; blend well. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
Form into 1-inch balls. Dip into slightly beaten egg white and roll in decorating sprinkles or coconut.
Place 2-inches apart on greased baking sheet. Dip pecan half into egg white* and place on top, pressing down lightly. Bake in preheated 375\u00b0 oven for 12 to 14 minutes. Remove to rack.
Cool to room temperature.
Store in tightly covered container. Yields 2 dozen.
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