Cocoons

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Title: Cocoons
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 8 servings

2 1/4 c Unbleached white flour
2/3 c Powdered sugar
8 oz Pecans (chopped)
8 oz Margarine (melted)
1 tb Oil (for baking sheets)
2/3 c Powdered sugar (for
Coating cookies)

Recipe by: Chachie's New Orleans Cooking
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. Yields 4
dozen.

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