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BRIDE'S COOKIES
Yield: 24 cookies

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup very finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
Pinch salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
Confectioners' sugar

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Have an ungreased baking sheet(s) ready.

Mix together the flour, nuts,  1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and
salt in a large bowl; stir in vanilla. Work in the butter until
the mixture comes together and forms a ball.

Shape the dough into 24 patties with fairly straight sides. Arrange
on baking sheet. Bake until very lightly colored, 25 to 30 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack; cool slightly then sift a thick layer of
confectioners' sugar over.

Printable version: brides-cookies.txt.