* Exported from MasterCook * Cocoons Recipe By : Catering Site Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : To Post Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 1/4 cups unbleached white flour 2/3 cup powdered sugar 8 ounces pecans -- (chopped) 8 ounces margarine -- (melted) 1 tablespoon oil -- (for baking sheets) 2/3 cup powdered sugar -- (for coating -- cookies) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, place flour, 2/3 cup powdered sugar, and pecans. Mix thoroughly. Add margarine and mix thoroughly with hands. Lightly oil 2 large baking sheets. In amounts of 1-1/2 tablespoons, mold dough into cocoon or oval shapes by hand. Place cookies on baking sheets. Bake in a 350 oven for 30 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Do not overcook. When cookies are done, cool completely. Pour remaining 2/3 cup powdered sugar into a plastic bag. Drop 5 to 6 cookies at a time into the bag and toss. When cookies are completely covered with sugar, place on platter and serve. Posted To Fabfood August 1998~Busted With 2.0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -