• Preheat oven to 375℉. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Gather your ingredients so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table.
• Using a nut chopper or a knife, coarsely chop 1 cup chopped pecans.

Prepare the Cookie Dough

• In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter (room temperature), 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
• Beat in 1 large egg and then 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon butter extract.
• Using a small bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Add to the creamed mixture, and mix until combined.
It may be necessary to add more flour to create a firm dough, 1 tablespoon at a time, up to 1/3 cup.
• Stir in the chopped pecans.

Prepare Cookies for Baking

• Measure out 1/2 cup granulated sugar for coatingand place in a small bowl.
• Roll the cookie dough into walnut-sized balls and then roll them in the bowl of sugar to coat.
• Place each ball on the baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Using a flat bottomed cup or glass, gently press each ball to flatten.
• Bake in a preheated oven for 10 -12 minutes, until edges of cookies are just barely golden. Cool on a wire rack. This recipe will make 2 dozen cookies.