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Mexican Wedding Cookies
5 from 24 votes

Mexican Wedding Cookies

Mexican Wedding Cookies are rich, crumbly butter cookies featuring finely chopped pecans and dusted generously with powdered sugar. The dough is firm yet tender, baked until lightly golden on the edges, then coated twice in sugar for a sweet, delicate finish. These cookies are known for their melt-in-the-mouth texture and nutty flavor, making them a classic holiday or special occasion treat.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 22 cookies
Calories: 153 kcal
Course: Dessert, Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter room temperature, unsalted
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar plus more to dust
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt sea salt
  • 3/4 cup pecans chopped

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  3. Add butter, sugar, and vanilla to a large bowl and beat until fully combined.
  4. Work in the flour, baking powder, salt. The dough should be dry and hold together when worked with.
  5. Fold in the chopped pecans with a spatula.
  6. Scoop and shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until set, and lightly golden on the edges.
  8. While still warm, roll in powdered sugar.
  9. Cool and roll in powdered sugar again.

Nutrition Information

Calories 153kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 88mg (4%) Potassium 58mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 283IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 22 cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 153

% Daily Value*

Calories 153kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 88mg 4%
Potassium 58mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 283IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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