Smitty's Divinity Cookies

Smitty's was a grocery chain in Arizona for many years. They closed their doors in 1999.

Yield: about 36 cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 heaping cup shortening or butter (DO NOT use margarine)
• 2 cups cake flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Mix together confectioners' sugar and shortening.
2. Add remaining ingredients and blend well using a mixer to form dough the consistency of putty. Don’t over-blend.
3. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
4. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on greased and floured* baking sheet (or parchment) about one inch apart. Flatten balls to about 1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 8 to 10 minutes or until sides become slightly golden. Do not brown.

Notes

* For best results, use our Pan Release!