"**Pecan-Cornmeal Rounds: 3/4 C. plus 2 T. butter, softened 1 ½ c. all-purpose flour 1/2 C. yellow cornmeal 2 T. sugar 3/4 t. salt 1 egg, lightly beaten 3/4 c. chopped pecans 4 pecan halves Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add flour and next 4 ingredients. Mix at low speed until blended. Stir in chopped pecans. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill 1 hour. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Roll to 1/2" thickness. Cut into 8 3-inch rounds. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Press a pecan half into the center of 4 rounds. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes until lightly browned. Remove and cool on wire rack."