Strawberry pecan cookies (Cookies)

 

About 6 dozens

• 1 cup shortening
• 1½ cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• ¾ cup strawberry puree (about 7 large strawberries)
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ cup chopped pecans

1. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar ; add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
2. Beat in strawberry puree just until blended.
3. Combine flour and baking soda ; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
4. Stir in pecans ; drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets.
5. Bake at 350F for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned ; remove to wire racks to cool.

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