Instructions: Sift together the flour and the baking soda. Cream the butter in a mixing bowl. Add the sugar and beat until the mixture is fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until well combined. Add the flour mixture and blend. Stir in the pecans. Chill the dough, covered, at least 2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Scoop walnut-size pieces of the dough and roll into balls. Place the balls 2 inches apart on a lightly buttered cookie sheet. Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand. Bake the cookies until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

This recipe yields 4 to 5 dozen cookies.

Comments: If desired, use half the dough and store the remaining dough, covered in the refrigerator. It also freezes well.

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