Italian Wedding Cookies (Cocoons) Recipe
Known by many names in different cultures (Wedding Cookies, Danish Wedding Cookies, Mexican Wedding Cookies and Pecan Balls) - these are an all occasion delight!
Servings 24 servings
Calories 149kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cups butter
- ⅓ cups powdered sugar
- 1 cups chopped nuts
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 ¼ cups flour
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar.
- Add nuts, then water and vanilla.
- Beat then add flour a little at a time. Add more flour if needed - dough should not stick to your hands.
- Roll dough into 1 to 1-½ inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake at 250F for 45 minutes.
- Cool then roll in powdered sugar. Don't be afraid to lick your fingers - it tastes great!
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Be sure to make your wedding cookies small - they cook faster and you get more powdered sugar per mouthful!