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Submitted by Peppersullivan

YIELD

4 dozen

PREP

20 min

COOK

30 min

READY

50 min

Ingredients

2 ¼ 532
158
8 231.2
OUNCES ML/G PECANS
chopped
8 231.2
OUNCES ML/G MARGARINE
melted
1 15
TABLESPOON ML VEGETABLE OIL
for baking sheets
158
CUP ML POWDERED SUGAR
for coating cookies

Directions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

In a large bowl, place flour, ⅔ cup powdered sugar, and pecans.

Mix thoroughly.

Add margarine and mix thoroughly with hands.

Lightly oil 2 large baking sheets.

In amounts of 1½ tablespoons, mold dough into cocoon or oval shapes by hand.

Place cookies on baking sheets.

Bake in a 350℉ (180℃) oven for 30 minutes or until bottoms are light brown.

Do not overcook. When cookies are done, cool completely.

Pour remaining ⅔ 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.

* not incl. in nutrient facts Arrow up button

Comments


BArbara

Just like my grandma's.
Similar to Mexican Wedding cakes, but with pecans.

 

 

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 193g (6.8 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 1004 59% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 66g 102%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 606mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 32%
Dietary Fiber 4g 17%
Sugars g
Protein 20g
Vitamin A 40% Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 4% Iron 22%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
 

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