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NOEL COOKIES 1 c. butter or margarine 1 c. sugar 2 egg yolks 1 tsp. vanilla 2 c. sifted flour 1/2 tsp. salt 2 egg whites, slightly beaten 1 1/2 c. finely chopped pecans Cream butter, gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Blend in egg yolks and vanilla. Sift together flour and salt and gradually add to creamed mixture. Chill for easy handling. Shape dough into balls about 3/4-inch in diameter. Dip each ball in egg whites, then roll in nuts. Place on cookie sheet. Make a deep impression in the center of cookie with finger. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes or until slightly brown. Remove to a rack to cool. Drop 1/4 teaspoon of frost- ing into center of cookie when completely cool. Frosting: 1 c. powdered sugar 1 Tbsp. softened butter 1/2 tsp. vanilla Combine powdered sugar, butter and vanilla. Gradually add 1 to 2 tablespoon hot water as needed. Add a few drop of green or another color. Blend until mixture is smooth and holds shape slightly. Great for holiday get togethers. This is a recipe from our database at Cookbooks On/Line! 1,000,000+ free recipes and free software at: http://www.cookbooks.com Accuracy is believed to be good, but is not guaranteed. This recipe posting is intended for personal use only. You can print a copy for yourself and/or your friends, but you cannot publish it or post it to any Internet or other public site without our permission. |