Chewy pecan cookie squares

 
                         Chewy Pecan Cookie Squares
 
 Recipe By     : Donna Weymer Friends of Watertown Library, Ct.
 Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Bars
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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      3/4  cup           light brown sugar -- packed
      1/2  cup           mayonaise
    1      tsp           vanilla
    1      can           flour -- mixed with
    1      teaspoon      baking powder
      3/4  cup           pecans -- chopped
 
 In a large bowl mix sugar, mayonaise and vanilla until well blended. Stir in 
 flour mixture and add 1/2 cup pecans. (dough will be thick and sticky.) Press 
 into well greased 8 inch square baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining nuts and 
 press into dough. Bake in 350 degree F oven 15 minutes or until pick inserted 
 in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack. Cookies are soft while hot 
 but firm when cool. Cut into about 12 squares.
 
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 NOTES : Bethann's Mom