Bird'S Nest Cookies Recipe

Name: Bird'S Nest Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter or margarine, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 2 eggs, separated; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups finely chopped pecans; Grape jelly

Servings: persons

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs, separated
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups finely chopped pecans
Grape jelly

1
Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, beating well. Add lemon rind, juice, orange rind, vanilla, and salt; mix well. Sift flour; add to creamed mixture, mixing well.
2
Shape into 1-inch balls. Dip each ball in egg whites, and roll in pecans. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets; bake at 350u00b0 for 5 minutes.
3
Remove cookie sheets from oven, and quickly make an indention in the center of each cookie with the end of a wooden spoon handle. Return to oven, and bake an additional 8 minutes. Cool slightly on cookie sheets; remove cookies to wire racks, and cool completely. Fill the center of each cookie with jelly.

1136

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter or margarine, softened, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 2 eggs, separated, and more.

Yes, Bird'S Nest Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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