1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup light brown sugar, loosely packed
1/2 tsp. vanilla
pinch of salt
2 1/4 cups cake flour, sifted
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped

In a mixing bowl, beat together butter, light brown sugar, vanilla and salt until light and fluffy. Stir in flour and nuts, just enough to combine. Do not overmix or cookies will be tough. Form the dough into a ball and refrigerate for an hour or so.

Roll out dough and cut out cookies. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 325°F for 15 to 20 minutes.

Submitted by: Laura Pittman