Maple Meltaways
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1½ tsp maple extract
• 1/4 salt
• 2/3 cup pecan halves
Combine first 5 ingredients together in a large bowl; beat until fluffy. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Press a pecan half in the center of each cookie. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Makes 4 dozen cookies.
*These cookies are perfect for mailing. Or place in a holiday tin and top with a festive bow!