Pecan spice drops (Cookies)

 

About 4 dozens

• 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chopped pecans

1. In a mixing bowl, combine butter and sugar ; add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition ; beat in vanilla.
2. Combine flour, baking soda, spices and salt ; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
3. Stir in pecans ; drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
4. Bake at 350F for 12-14 minutes or until edges are firm ; remove to wire racks to cool.

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