Fresh Strawberry Pecan Cookies

These cookies are so good! They end up having a precious pink colour from the mashed strawberries. You can substitute other berries, or a mixture of berries, if you wish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 108 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ¾ cup chopped pecans
• 1 pint strawberries, pureed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease, or line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Cream the sugar and shortening together in a mixing bowl. Stir in the baking soda, eggs, and strawberries until just blended. Stir in the flour, salt, and pecans, and mix well. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven until tops set and are lightly browned, about 15 minutes.