Best 2 Adelaides Cocoons Recipes

**Adelaide's Cocoons: A Culinary Journey of Sweet, Savory, and Vegan Delights**

Indulge in a delectable culinary adventure with Adelaide's Cocoons, an extraordinary collection of recipes that showcase the versatility and creativity of this unique Australian dish. From the classic sweet cocoon filled with creamy custard to the savory sensation of a mushroom and spinach filling, this article presents a diverse range of recipes that cater to every palate. For those seeking a plant-based option, the vegan coconut and vegetable cocoon offers a symphony of flavors and textures. Adelaide's Cocoons: A Culinary Journey of Sweet, Savory, and Vegan Delights is a comprehensive guide to creating this iconic dish, ensuring success for home cooks of all skill levels.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CAJUN PECAN COCOONS

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My husband is from South Louisiana and doesn't have any family here. To show my appreciation for all he does for me, I try to learn all his favorite things and this is one of them. His best friends mom made them for our wedding and she passed the recipe on to me.

Provided by Julie Guidry

Categories Cookies

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 c sifted flour
1/5 lb real butter
1/3 c sugar
1 c chopped pecans
2 tsp water
2 tsp almond extract
confectioners sugar

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 325F.
2. Mix all ingredients in bowl and chill for two hours.
3. Shape into small balls, by rolling between palms and bake on an ungreased baking sheet for 20 minutes. They will not brown.
4. In another bowl add about a cup of confectioners sugar. When slightly cooled, roll each cookie in sugar until well coated.

COCOONS

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A Christmas tradition handed down from my great grandmother. Some people call these sand tarts or wedding cookies, we called them cocoons because of their shape. Whatever you decide to call them, they are a wonderful, melt in your mouth, not too sweet perfect little two bite cookie.

Provided by Scout33

Categories Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened (2 sticks)
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 cup pecans, finely chopped- I like mine to be almost ground
1 cup confectioners' sugar, for coating cookies

Steps:

Preheat oven to 275.
Cream the butter and sugar until smooth.
Add vanilla, combine.
Add the flour, combine.
Mix in the pecans.
Scoop out 1 tablespoon of dough, I use a cookie/ice cream scoop, shape into into a cocoon- about 2" by 1/2".
Place the cookies on cookies sheet, you can put them fairly close together as they do not rise or spread very much.I always use parchment paper on my cookies sheets.
Bake about 45 minutes, you don't really want them to be brown.
While the cookies are baking, prepare the powdered sugar. Place some in a large bowl or container, then as you take the cookies out of the oven, layer them with powdered sugar in the bowl I just leave them in the powdered sugar until they cool.
Dig them out and tap the sugar off- this is messy but fun- I like a thick layer of sugar on mine and sifting the sugar over the cookies doesn't get them like I want.
The ones you don't eat right away keep well in an airtight container.

Tips:

Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients you use, the better your dish will taste. Whenever possible, choose organic and locally-sourced ingredients.
Follow the recipe carefully: Especially if you're a beginner, it's important to follow the recipe closely. This will help you avoid any mistakes and ensure that your dish turns out perfectly.
Don't be afraid to experiment: Once you've mastered the basics, feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. This is a great way to create your own unique dishes.
Have fun! Cooking should be enjoyable, so relax and have fun with it. The more you enjoy cooking, the better your food will taste.

Conclusion:

Adelaide's Cocoons are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They're also a great way to use up leftover rice. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Adelaide's Cocoons a try. You won't be disappointed!