Galletitas De Nuez (Mexican Wedding Cookies)
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Galletitas De Nuez (Mexican Wedding Cookies)
Description
Galletitas De Nuez are traditional Mexican Wedding Cookies made primarily from finely ground pecans, sugar, and flour, with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla for warmth and depth. The dough is mixed until it comes together easily, chilled, then shaped into small balls before baking at a moderate temperature. The moderate baking time ensures the cookies remain tender and don’t harden, preserving a delicate crumb.
Once baked, the cookies are tossed in confectioners' sugar while still warm. This technique allows the sugar to adhere properly and form a slightly tacky coating that cools to a fine sweet crust. This coating contrasts nicely with the nutty, rich interior.
These cookies are small and rich, so a couple are enough to satisfy dessert cravings. They can be stored for weeks and even frozen, making them good for make-ahead treats or gift giving.
To keep the ideal texture, avoid overbaking—the cookies should be just set and lightly browned to prevent hardness after cooling. Recoating with powdered sugar after freezing helps refresh their appearance and sweetness.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup pecans
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
- 6 tbsp. butter softened, unsalted
- 1 ½ tsp. vanilla extract preferably Mexican
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the pecans and ¼ cup sugar, and process until finely ground, about 30 seconds.
- Add remaining sugar along with flour, cinnamon, and salt, and pulse until evenly incorporated.
- Add butter and vanilla, and process until dough just comes together and you can form the balls. If the dough is too dry, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water (1 at the time), and process again until you reach a more solid consistency.
- Shape dough into ½" thick balls (use a small cookie dough scoop for sizing purposes) and place on a tray/plate that you can fit in the fridge. Chill cookies for 30 minutes.
- While the cookies chill in the fridge, preheat oven to 350°.
- Transfer balls to a parchment paper lined baking sheet, spacing them 2" apart.
- Bake the cookies, rotating baking sheet front to back halfway through baking, until lightly browned and set, about 14 to 17 minutes.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, and then place in bowl of confectioners' sugar; toss to coat evenly in sugar.
Notes
- Avoid overbaking; the cookies should be just set to keep them tender.
- Freeze in airtight containers with layers separated by wax or parchment paper, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- After thawing, roll the cookies again in confectioners' sugar to restore their coating.
- These are small, rich cookies with about 136 calories each, ideal for portion control.
- Roll in powdered sugar while cookies are warm to create a lasting, tacky coating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 136 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 136kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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