Brown Sugar Shortbread

Method

1. I

   Preheat oven to 325.

2. II

   Grease a 9" baking pan (square or round).

3. III

   In a mixing bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar and vanilla.

4. IV

   Gradually beat in pecans and flour.

5. V

   Press mixture into prepared pan and prick top with tines of a fork.

6. VI

   Bake at 325 for about 30 minutes or until slightly browned and puffy.

7. VII

   Remove from the oven and carefully cut into wedges using a sharp knife BEFORE allowing it to cool.