Pecan puffs recipe

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   Heat the oven to 150C/130C fan/gas 2.

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   Line a baking sheet with baking parchment or a reusable baking liner.

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   Grind the nuts to a powder in a food processor or coffee grinder and leave on one side

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   Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

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   Add the vanilla extract, beat in the nuts, and finally stir in the flour

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   Break off small lumps of the mixture and roll into balls - about 1cm diameter using slightly damp hands.

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   Put the balls on the baking tray - leaving a gap between each one.

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   Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden.

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   Leave the biscuits to cool on the tray for a couple of minutes.

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    Keep the oven on

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    Sift the icing sugar onto a plate and roll the puffs in the sugar before returning them to the baking sheet.

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    Return the tray to the oven for 1-2 minutes so the icing sugar 'sets'

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    Leave them to cool completely and store in an airtight container

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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