Recital Cookies

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Delicate, nutty cookies with a buttery texture and sweet powdered sugar coating, perfect for sharing with friends or as a charming addition to holiday treats.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. butter or margarine
  • 5 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. water
  • 2 c. sifted flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 c. nut meats
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter or margarine until smooth.
  2. Add sugar, water, and vanilla; mix well.
  3. Sift together the flour and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing thoroughly.
  5. Stir in the nut meats.
  6. Roll the dough into small balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes or until lightly golden.
  8. While still warm, roll the cookies in powdered sugar.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

509 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.1g 6% DV
Total Fat 25.3g 32% DV
Carbs 53.1g 19% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 27.7g 55% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9695.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 128mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 21.3mg 2% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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