Birds' Nests IV Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 18

Yield: 3 dozen

Birds' Nests IV Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup butter

softened

½ cup white sugar

2 eggs

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups chopped pecans

¼ cup warm water

¾ cup shortening

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ cup butter

softened

4 cups confectioners' sugar

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Separate the eggs. Chop the nuts fine.

Step 2

Cream together 1 cup softened butter and sugar. Add the yolks and beat well. Add the flour and mix well.

Step 3

Make small balls out of dough. Roll balls in egg white and then in the nuts. Place balls on greased cookie sheets and press center of cookie with thumb. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8 minutes. Press center of cookie again bake until lightly browned 4 to 6 minutes. Cool cookies on racks.

Step 4

To make frosting begin by blending the water shortening vanilla and 1/4 cup softened butter or margarine together thoroughly. Slowly add confectioners' sugar and mix until smooth and creamy. More water may be needed to make desired consistency.

Nutritional Information

Birds' Nests IV Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:18

Calories: 456.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.4g 7%

Carbohydrates: 44.5g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 1.5g 6%

Sugars: 32.3g

Fat: 30.8g 47%

Saturated Fat: 11.2g 56%

Cholesterol: 54.6mg 18%

Vitamin A Iu: 427.8IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.6mg 13%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 31.2mcg 8%

Calcium: 17.6mg 2%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 18.7mg 7%

Potassium: 76.7mg 2%

Sodium: 99.1mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 276.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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