Nut Dreams (Aka Wedding Cookies)
๐ Cook Time: 25 minutes
๐ Prep Time: 20 minutes
๐ Total Time: 45 minutes
Description:
Nut Dreams, also known as Wedding Cookies, are a classic Christmas delight that never fails to impress. These delectable treats are beloved wherever they go. The dough can become quite tough to mix, especially as it thickens, so employing a mixer with dough hooks or, even better, a KitchenAid mixer, can make the process much smoother.
Recipe Category:
Dessert
Keywords:
Cookie & Brownie, Christmas, Less than 60 Minutes, Oven
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Margarine | 1/2 cup |
| Butter | 1/2 cup |
| Sugar | 3 cups |
| Vanilla | 2 tsp |
| Flour | 2 cups |
| Powdered sugar | As needed |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 95.7
- Fat Content: 6.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 82.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 7.6g
- Fiber Content: 0.7g
- Sugar Content: 2.4g
- Protein Content: 1.6g
Yield:
48 cookies
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 300ยฐF (150ยฐC).
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Cream together margarine, butter, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
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Gradually add flour to the mixture, stirring well after each addition. The dough will become thick.
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Fold in the nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Using a teaspoon measuring spoon, scoop out portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them on a cookie sheet, leaving some space between each ball.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25-35 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden brown.
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Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately roll them in powdered sugar while they are still hot. This will give them their signature sweet coating.
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Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, roll the cookies again in powdered sugar to ensure they are fully coated.
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Store the Nut Dreams in a sealed container to maintain their freshness.
Nut Dreams, or Wedding Cookies as they are sometimes called, are a timeless holiday treat that never fails to please. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are infused with a delicate nutty flavor and coated in a snowy layer of powdered sugar, making them a festive addition to any gathering. Whether you’re baking them for a Christmas party or simply indulging in a sweet treat at home, these Nut Dreams are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So, fire up your oven, gather your ingredients, and get ready to delight your taste buds with these irresistible cookies!
