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4.7 from 9 votes

Mexican Wedding Cookies

Here's the world's simplest recipe for a batch of scrumptious Mexican Wedding Cookies. Don't forget a final sprinkling of powdered sugar and cinnamon. So good!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 453 kcal
Course: Dessert

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more to coat)
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. Toast the pecans for a few minutes in a dry skillet over medium heat.
  2. Crush the pecans into small pieces and set aside.  (Note:  I used a food processor for everything in this recipe).
  3. Add 1 cup room temperature butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar to the food processor, along with 1 teaspoon vanilla.  Combine well.
  4. Add 2 cups flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the mixture.  Combine until a dough has formed. 
  5. Add the dough to a mixing bowl and stir in the pecan pieces.  Let this dough chill in the fridge for 30-60 minutes.
  6. Form golfball sized rounds with the dough and roll them in powdered sugar.  Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350F or until they just start to turn golden brown.  (I used a standard sized baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup). 
  7. Let cool for a few minutes and then give them a final sprinkling of powdered sugar and cinnamon.  Serve immediately and store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

  • I've tried this recipe using half pecans and half almonds but prefer it with 100 percent pecans. 
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  • I like these best when they are small.  Larger sized polvorones can taste dry.
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  • I used a food processor for this recipe but a mixer works just as well. 
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  • I used salted butter for this batch.  If using unsalted butter I would probably add an additional pinch of salt when making the dough.

Nutrition Information

Calories 453kcal (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 453

% Daily Value*

Calories 453kcal 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.