0.75 c pecan pieces 1.25 c all-purpose flour 1.5 tsp baking powder quarter tsp salt quarter c softened unsalted butter -(2 ozs.) quarter c sugar -+ 2 tablespoon quarter tsp vanilla 1 lg egg 1 tsp orange zest

Heat oven to 180ºC . Place the pecans in a 23 cm pie pan and toast in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the pecans are deep brown and glossy. Watch carefully so the pecans don't burn. Chop the pecans finely and set aside.

Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the butter and sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla, egg and orange zest. Fold in the dry ingredients and nuts; mix until thoroughly blended.

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