Cocoons

The low cooking time aids the transition from basic ingredients to a melt in your mouth cookie. Great holiday cookie! Bake these now or any time during the year.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour, sifted
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened not melted
  • 4 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp vanilla
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • Extra powdered sugar for rolling cookies

Directions

Step 1

In a medium glass bowl, cut the butter into the flour and sugar. Add the vanilla and finely chopped nuts.

Step 2

With hands, form dough into finger-sized crescents.

Step 3

Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in 275 degree oven for 45 minutes or until light brown. Roll cookies in powdered sugar while still warm.



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