From Mary Ann Johnson, via our Aunt Adelia (both from Lindsborg, KS) comes this excellent recipe for Swedish Pecan Cookies. A big hit when first served at a family gathering in October, it's now been reported by relatives across the country that they are equally good when baked for the holiday season!

1 C butter
1 C sugar
1 Tbs Karo syrup
1/2 C pecan meal *
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 3/4 C flour
pinch salt

Cream butter and sugar, then add syrup, pecan meal, soda, flour and salt. Form into small balls and flatten with glass or fork. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies are light brown.

*pecan meal may be made by grinding pecans in food processor or blender