Pajas

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

2. 2

   Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, or use a nonstick pan.

3. 3

   Toss the pecans in the melted butter to evenly coat.

4. 4

   Spread the nuts on an ungreased baking sheet and bake 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden and aromatic.

5. 5

   Set aside to cool, and then chop roughly.

6. 6

   Place the chopped pecans and the remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix with a wooden spoon until evenly moistened.

7. 7

   Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter for each cookie onto the lined baking sheet and gently flatten to circles of about 2 1/4-inches in diameter (these cookies do not spread).

8. 8

   Bake 10 minutes or until the coconut turns very pale golden, being careful not to overbrown.

9. 9

   Transfer to racks to cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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