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Smoky Mountain Snowcaps




Source of Recipe


Southern Living, NOVEMBER 2000






Recipe Introduction


Reminiscent of the white-dusted mountain peaks, these cookies, with white chocolate and a dusting of powdered sugar, are as sweet as snowfall on a school day in the South. Toasted walnuts and nutmeg give them a nice crunch and spicy flavor.






List of Ingredients



• 6 ounces white chocolate, chopped
  
• 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
  
• 1 cup sugar
  
• 3 large eggs
  
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
  
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  
• 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts, toasted
  
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  






Instructions



1. Melt white chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until chocolate is smooth.
   
2. Beat butter and 1 cup sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer 5 minutes or until fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended. Add vanilla, beating well. Add melted chocolate, and beat 30 seconds.
   
3. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; add to butter mixture, beating until blended. Stir in walnuts. Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets.
   
4. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Freeze, if desired.
   






Final Comments


Yield: Makes 3 1/2 dozen