italian wedding ( cookies )
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 of Christmas goodies. You could easily double or triple the batch. Enjoy! My photos
prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Bake
yield
32 - 36
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softned
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts, i used pecans - its what i had, but, can use walnuts as well
- extra - confectioners' sugar for rolling
How To Make italian wedding ( cookies )
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Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degree F. ( after dough has had time to chill.)
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Step 2In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until well blended. -
Step 3Next, add the vanilla.
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Step 4Sift the flour and salt together, then mix with the butter and sugar. Blend well.
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Step 5Add the nuts.
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Step 6Mix in very well. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
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Step 7After dough has chilled. Roll dough into 1 inch balls.
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Step 8Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake until set (not brown). About 9 - 12 minutes. ( mine took 9 min )
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Step 9While warm, roll in confectioners sugar. ( at this stage, be sure to handle with care, as they are easy to crumble. )
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Step 10Cool and roll again.
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Step 11I hope you enjoy these delicious cookies. Store in enclosed container.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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