Molasses Cigarillos

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 6 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons molasses
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup ground pecans
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Preparation

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat 1 to 2 minutes or until butter melts and sugar dissolves, whisking constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.
2. Combine ground pecans and flour; add to molasses mixture, stirring until blended.
3. Working in batches, making 2 cookies at a time, drop batter by 1 tablespoonful onto a lightly greased aluminum foil-lined baking sheet (keep remaining batter covered with a damp cloth).
4. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes or until golden. Let stand 2 minutes (no longer). Working quickly, carefully roll each delicate cookie into a tight cigarette shape. Cool completely on wire racks. Serve within 3 hours.