SOUTHWEST-STYLE PINON COOKIES

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A delicious New Mexico/Southwest-style cookie

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Cookies

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 c butter, room temperature
2 1/4 c powdered sugar, divided
2 tsp vanilla, pure extract
2 c a. p. flour
1 c pinon nuts (pine nuts)

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bow, beat butter, 1/4 cup of the powdered sugar and vanilla until well combined. Stir in flour and pine nuts.
  • 2. Pinch dough into approximately 2 inch portions on a lightly floured board and roll each portion into a rope 1/2 inch thick. Cut the rope into 2 inch lengths.
  • 3. Place the pieces of dough, side by side, about 1 inch apart on two ungreased 10 x 15 inch baking sheets.
  • 4. Bake at 275 degrees F until edges are light golden brown - approximately 25-30 minutes. *Switch baking sheets around halfway during baking process.
  • 5. While cookies are still warm and still on baking sheets, sift remaining powdered (through a sieve) evenly over the cookies. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Cool completely before serving.

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