Mexican Wedding Cookies a.k.a. Russian Tea Cakes a.k.a. Good Stuff

These may very well be my favorite cookies of all time. So why do I make them so infrequently?

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup toasted pecans, finely chopped
additional powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 375F.
Cream butter and sugar, then add vanilla. Stir in flour, nuts, and salt [...]

Chocolate Trufflettes

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup chopped toasted pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla
additional nuts, cocoa powder or coconut or confectioners sugar, optional

Combine sugar, butter, and milk in large saucepan and bring to boil over low heat. Simmer 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and whisk [...]

Molasco Cookies

This is a recipe from my mom. They’re not so molasses heavy as some versions, which is good when I’m making a bunch to share with coworkers and I’m not sure about their feelings for molasses.

2 1/2 cups sifted flour (I did not sift. I was lazy.)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon [...]

My New Toy

More baking shall now commence.