Pecan Crisps

Yield: 5 dozen

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg, separated
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup pecans, finely chopped

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a medium mixing bowl put flour, 1 cup sugar and salt.
3. With a fork mix thoroughly the butter, egg yolk, milk and vanilla extract. Combine the two mixtures.
4. Roll into bite size balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Press flat (1/16 inch thick) with the bottom of a glass dipped in oil and remaining sugar. Brush with slightly beaten egg white. Sprinkle with pecans.
5. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Do not over-bake.