I have to admit, I actually made these last winter but, things got a little busy. Between moving into and renovating our new home, job changes and other exciting things, I luckily found some time to cook but, not much to blog. Anyways, after a few months hiatus, I'm back at the blog and there are only a few more recipes to go!
These yummy little treats are great for any time of year but, are especially perfect for winter since they look like little snowballs. The buttery texture and the crunchy pecans make a delectable combination. The confectioners' sugar coating is the perfect finish. Be prepared to lick your fingers!
Thanks Stef for sharing this recipe!
1 cup pecan halves
1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar.
1. In food processor, pulse pecans, flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon and salt til' it resembles course meal; add butter and pulse til' dough forms. Shape dough into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic; refrigerate til' firm, 30 to 60 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Pinch off and roll dough into balls, equal to 1 level tablespoon. Place on baking sheets until golden around edges, 20-25 minutes.
3. Cool 5 minutes; transfer to rack to cool completely. Place confectioners' sugar in a bowl. Roll cookies in sugar twice to coat thoroughly, tapping off excess.
Aunt Gina's Stuffed Mushrooms are sure to become an instant favorite. The hearty baby Bella mushrooms encase a mixture of savory onions, buttery Ritz, salty cheese and, of course, plenty of garlic. Worth all the effort of washing, stemming chopping, mixing and stuffing. They are comfort food at it's best!
4 large boxes baby Bella mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
1 heaping tablespoon garlic, minced
2 handfuls shredded cheese (your choice)
1 stick butter
1 to 1 1/2 rolls Ritz crackers
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Clean mushrooms and remove stems. Chop stems and set aside. Saute onions and garlic in butter. Add stems and saute until soft. Remove from heat. Crush Ritz and add garlic and onion mixture. Mix until crackers are moist. Add shredded cheese. Stuff caps and place on cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes. Broil, closely monitoring, until top of stuffing is brown and crisp.
These yummy little treats are great for any time of year but, are especially perfect for winter since they look like little snowballs. The buttery texture and the crunchy pecans make a delectable combination. The confectioners' sugar coating is the perfect finish. Be prepared to lick your fingers! 
