Italian Creme Cookies Recipe

Name: Italian Creme Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 1/3 cup butter, softened for frosting; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed; 12 ounces powdered sugar (3/4 boxe); 2 eggs; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 (1 ounce) box of vanilla pudding; 2 cups flaked coconut; 1 1/2 cups pecans, pieces; 6 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/8 cup milk

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1/3 cup butter, softened for frosting
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
12 ounces powdered sugar (3/4 boxe)
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 (1 ounce) box of vanilla pudding
2 cups flaked coconut
1 1/2 cups pecans, pieces
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/8 cup milk

1
Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.
2
Cream 2 sticks of butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pudding mix, and 1 tsp vanilla in large bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in flour and baking soda. Dough will be thick, knead in coconut and 1 cup of pecans.
3
roll dough into 1 inch balls and flatten slightly then place on a greased cookie sheet 2 inches aparthes apart.
4
bake 10 minutes or until golden brown.
5
In a large mixing bowl combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, 1/3 stick of butter 1 tsp vanilla and 1/2 cup of pecans and just enough of the milk to make it spreadable.
6
frost cooled cookies with cream cheese frosting.

1702

kcal

Calories

Fat

202

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup shortening, 1/3 cup butter, softened for frosting, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Italian Creme 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.

Italian Creme Cookies

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