Sugary Pecan Sandie Cookie Mix in a Jar 🍪
Overview:
Prepare to delight your taste buds with our delightful Sugary Pecan Sandie Cookie Mix in a Jar recipe! Perfect for sharing or keeping on hand for a quick homemade treat, this recipe combines the sweet goodness of confectioners’ sugar with the wholesome flavor of pecans, all wrapped up in a convenient jar. 🎁
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 48 cookies
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions:
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Layer the Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar and flour.
- Carefully layer the mixture into a 1-quart canning jar.
- Top the flour mixture with the chopped pecans, creating beautiful layers.
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Attach Instructions:
- Seal the jar with a lid and attach a tag with the following instructions:
“Snow Balls, Makes 4 dozen.”
- Seal the jar with a lid and attach a tag with the following instructions:
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Preheat the Oven:
- Before baking, preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
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Prepare the Cookie Sheets:
- Grease your cookie sheets to prevent sticking.
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Cream the Shortening and Margarine:
- In a separate medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of shortening and 1/4 cup of margarine until smooth and fluffy.
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Add Vanilla:
- Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, infusing the mixture with delightful aroma and flavor.
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Mix the Dough:
- Pour the entire contents of the jar into the bowl with the shortening mixture.
- Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated, creating a smooth dough.
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Shape the Cookies:
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, ensuring uniformity in size for even baking.
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Bake to Perfection:
- Place the dough balls onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving space between each for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned around the edges.
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Cool and Dust:
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, roll the cookies in additional confectioners’ sugar for an extra touch of sweetness and a beautiful snowy finish.
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Enjoy!
- Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of these Sugary Pecan Sandie Cookies with friends and family, or simply savor them all to yourself!
Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply craving a homemade treat, this recipe is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth with its delightful combination of flavors and textures. Share the love by gifting jars of this cookie mix, or keep them on hand for whenever the craving strikes. Happy baking! 🌟
