Yummy Pecan Bites Recipe
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- TOPPING:
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in pecans. Combine topping ingredients in a small bowl. Roll dough into 1-in. balls, then roll in topping. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until surface cracks. Remove to wire racks to cool.