Butter Pecan Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter
2/3 c. brown sugar
1 egg yolk
2 c. sifted flour
pecan halves

Preparation

Cream butter and brown sugar together; beat in egg yolk.
Add flour and mix well.
For easier handling, chill slightly, not for too long or dough will be brittle.
Form into 1-inch balls.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
Press with back of floured fork in one direction to flatten.
Top each with pecan half.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from pan while warm.
Makes 4 to 5 dozen.