Orange Pecan Gem Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package duncan hines moist deluxe orange cake mix
1 (8 ounce) container low-fat vanilla yogurt
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, softened
1 cup pecans, finely chopped
1 cup pecan halves

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and grease baking sheets.
Combine cake mix, yogurt, egg, butter, and chopped pecans in a large bowl.
Beat at low speed with electric mixer until blended.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, on prepared baking sheets.
Press a pecan half into the center of each cookie.
Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cool for 1 minute on baking sheets, then remove to cooling racks and cool completely.
Store in airtight container. Makes 4 1/2 - 5 dozen cookies.