1/2 c. unsalted butter, softened
1 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 c. buttermilk baking mix
1 tsp. vanilla
48 pecan halves

In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer or by hand, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, buttermilk baking mix and vanilla. Mix thoroughly.

Drop dough by teaspoonfuls, about 3 inches apart, onto greased baking sheets. (The cookies spread out so be sure to leave space between them.) Put a pecan half in the center of each cookie and press down well.

Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 8-9 minutes, or until done. Cookies must be watched carefully near the end of baking time. The baking sheet might need to be rotated for even browning. Immediately transfer cookies from baking sheets to wire racks to cool. Makes 4 dozen cookies.