ITALIAN WEDDING ( COOKIES )

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A dear friend of mine shared this delicious cookie recipe with me. I feel so honored to have such a recipe to pass down to my children. They are melt in your mouth delicious! I love the ease of them also. I had them mixed up in a matter of 5 minutes. This attractive cookie would look so beautiful displayed on your tray full...

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 c butter, softned
1/2 c confectioners' sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 c flour
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 c finely chopped nuts, i used pecans - its what i had, but, can use walnuts as well
extra confectioners' sugar for rolling

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degree F. ( after dough has had time to chill.)
  • 2. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until well blended.
  • 3. Next, add the vanilla.
  • 4. Sift the flour and salt together, then mix with the butter and sugar. Blend well.
  • 5. Add the nuts.
  • 6. Mix in very well. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  • 7. After dough has chilled. Roll dough into 1 inch balls.
  • 8. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake until set (not brown). About 9 - 12 minutes. ( mine took 9 min )
  • 9. While warm, roll in confectioners sugar. ( at this stage, be sure to handle with care, as they are easy to crumble. )
  • 10. Cool and roll again.
  • 11. I hope you enjoy these delicious cookies. Store in enclosed container.

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