Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Spiced Whole Wheat Refrigerator Cookies

½ cup sugar
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup margarine or butter, softened
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespons vanilla
1 egg
1 ¾ cup Pillsbury’s Best Whole Wheat Flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cloves
½ cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts

In large bowl, beat sugar, brown sugar, and margarine until light and fluffy. Add water, vanilla and egg; blend well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and cloves; mix well. Stir in pecans. On waxed paper, form dough into two 6-inch long rolls. Wrap in waxed paper; refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Heat oven to 375º F. Using sharp knife, cut dough into ¼-inch thick slices. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375º F for 6 to 8 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely. 3 ½ dozen cookies.

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