Name: Birds' Nests IV
Yield: 18
Ingredients: Butter, softened - 1 cup; White sugar - ½ cup; Eggs - 2; All-purpose flour - 2 cups; Chopped pecans - 2 cups; Warm water - ¼ cup; Shortening - ¾ cup; Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon; Butter, softened - ¼ cup; Confectioners' sugar - 4 cups

Ingredients for - Birds' Nests IV

1. Butter, softened 1 cup

2. White sugar ½ cup

3. Eggs 2

4. All-purpose flour 2 cups

5. Chopped pecans 2 cups

6. Warm water ¼ cup

7. Shortening ¾ cup

8. Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon

9. Butter, softened ¼ cup

10. Confectioners' sugar 4 cups

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.