Pecan Pie Cookies

• 1 1/4 c. butter or margarine, softened and divided
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. corn syrup
• 3 Tbsp. corn syrup
• 2 large eggs
• 2 1/2 all-purpose flour
• 1/2 c. powdered sugar
• 3/4 c. finely chopped pecans

1. Beat butter and sugar at medium speed with electric mixer until light and fluffy.
2. Add 1/2 cup corn syrup and egg yolks, beating well.
3. Gradually stir in flour, cover and chill for 1 hour.
4. Melt 1/4 c. butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stir in powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons corn syrup.
5. Cook, stirring often until mixture boils.
6. Remove from heat and stir in pecans.
7. Chill for 30 minutes.
8. Shape mixture by 1/2 teaspoon fulls into 1/4 inch balls.
9. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
10. Beat egg whites until foamy and brush on dough balls.
11. Bake at 375u0b0 for 6 minutes.
12. Remove from oven and place pecan balls in center of each cookie.
13. Bake 6 to 8 more minutes or until lightly browned.
14. Cool 5 minutes on baking pans.
15. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
16. Freeze if desired and serve.

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Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=28348 (may not work)