Cocoons

* Exported from MasterCook *

Cocoons

Recipe By : Catering Site
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/4 cups unbleached white flour
2/3 cup powdered sugar
8 ounces pecans -- (chopped)
8 ounces margarine -- (melted)
1 tablespoon oil -- (for baking sheets)
2/3 cup powdered sugar -- (for coating
-- cookies)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, place flour, 2/3 cup powdered
sugar, and pecans. Mix thoroughly. Add margarine and mix thoroughly with
hands. Lightly oil 2 large baking sheets. In amounts of 1-1/2 tablespoons,
mold dough into cocoon or oval shapes by hand. Place cookies on baking
sheets. Bake in a 350 oven for 30 minutes or until bottoms are light brown.
Do not overcook. When cookies are done, cool completely. Pour remaining 2/3
cup powdered sugar into a plastic bag. Drop 5 to 6 cookies at a time into the
bag and toss. When cookies are completely covered with sugar, place on
platter and serve.

Posted To Fabfood August 1998~Busted With 2.0 <melizajane@aol.com>


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