Ingredients

1

                        pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix

1/2

cup butter or margarine, softened

1

egg

1/4

cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour

3/4

cup finely chopped toasted pecans

1

teaspoon vanilla

1/2

teaspoon maple flavor

1/4

cup sugar

Coarse white sparkling sugar, if desired

Preparation

Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir all ingredients except 1/4 cup sugar until dough forms.

Roll dough into 1-inch balls; roll balls in 1/4 cup sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet; press each with bottom of glass to flatten slightly.

Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Sprinkle with sparkling sugar.