Recipe information
Ingredients for - Birds' Nests IV
How to cook deliciously - Birds' Nests IV
1. Stage
Separate the eggs. Chop the nuts fine.
2. Stage
Cream together 1 cup softened butter and sugar. Add the yolks, and beat well. Add the flour, and mix well.
3. Stage
Make small balls out of dough. Roll balls in egg white, and then in the nuts. Place balls on greased cookie sheets, and press center of cookie with thumb. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8 minutes. Press center of cookie again, bake until lightly browned 4 to 6 minutes. Cool cookies on racks.
4. Stage
To make frosting, begin by blending the water, shortening, vanilla, and 1/4 cup softened butter or margarine together thoroughly. Slowly add confectioners' sugar, and mix until smooth and creamy. More water may be needed to make desired consistency.