COCOONS
A Christmas tradition handed down from my great grandmother. Some people call these sand tarts or wedding cookies, we called them cocoons because of their shape. Whatever you decide to call them, they are a wonderful, melt in your mouth, not too sweet perfect little two bite cookie.
Provided by Scout33
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275.
- Cream the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla, combine.
- Add the flour, combine.
- Mix in the pecans.
- Scoop out 1 tablespoon of dough, I use a cookie/ice cream scoop, shape into into a cocoon- about 2" by 1/2".
- Place the cookies on cookies sheet, you can put them fairly close together as they do not rise or spread very much.I always use parchment paper on my cookies sheets.
- Bake about 45 minutes, you don't really want them to be brown.
- While the cookies are baking, prepare the powdered sugar. Place some in a large bowl or container, then as you take the cookies out of the oven, layer them with powdered sugar in the bowl I just leave them in the powdered sugar until they cool.
- Dig them out and tap the sugar off- this is messy but fun- I like a thick layer of sugar on mine and sifting the sugar over the cookies doesn't get them like I want.
- The ones you don't eat right away keep well in an airtight container.
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Nirjana Parajuli
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The cocoons are elegant and delicious.
Anam Daniel
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I'm glad I tried it. The cocoons were delicious and the sauce was perfect.
irfan saeed
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. I highly recommend it.
Khan Tasal
[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always delicious. I love the crispy coating on the cocoons.
MR POLO
[email protected]I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it. It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.
shalanda stevens
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Saqlian Abbas
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cocoons turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Followmeitwill Beallright
[email protected]These cocoons were so good! I'll definitely be making them again.
Adeel Shahzad
[email protected]I love this recipe! The cocoons are always a hit with my friends and family.
Efrem Taye
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The cocoons were crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and delicious.
Golden Jutt
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm glad I tried it. The cocoons were delicious and the sauce was amazing.
faizan Minhas
[email protected]These cocoons were amazing! I've never had anything like them before. The sauce was perfect and the cocoons were cooked to perfection.
Izzy Mejia
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially liked the crunchy coating on the cocoons.
Rachael NO Ray
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture of the cocoons.
Debra Crumpton
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The cocoons were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy.