BIRDS NEST 
NESTS:

1 c. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs, separated
2 c. sifted flour
1 c. chopped pecans
1/2 tsp. salt

FILLING:

1 lb. powdered sugar
1/2 c. butter
Milk, until thick & smooth
Food coloring, red & green for Christmas, Pastel for Easter

Cream butter and sugar. Add egg yolks, beat thoroughly. Add flour. Roll dough into small balls, dip in egg white, roll in nut meats. Press down in center. Bake in slow oven (325 degrees) for 5 minutes. Remove and press down. Bake 10 more minutes. Cool. Make frosting and fill.

 

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