Mexican Wedding Cookies
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Mexican Wedding Cookies
Description
This recipe for Mexican Wedding Cookies starts with softened unsalted butter creamed with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to build a smooth dough. Flour is sifted and folded in along with finely chopped pecans, resulting in a rich, nutty dough.
Chilling the dough helps firm it up, allowing the cookies to bake evenly to a tender, slightly crumbly texture that lightly holds together. After baking, rolling the warm cookies in powdered sugar creates a snowy coating that complements the nutty rich interior.
The cookies are ideal for festive occasions or with tea, offering a delicate sweetness balanced by the buttery, nutty base.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, beat together the butter and 3/4 cup powdered sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy before adding in the vanilla and salt.
- Sift the flour then add it in until just combined and fold in the pecans.
- Chill the dough for 2 hours then bake rounded tablespoon sized cookie dough balls at 325 degrees for 12-14 minutes before rolling warm cookies one at a time in remaining 1 cup of powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use a stand mixer to cream the butter and sugar well for a lighter texture.
- Chilling the dough for 2 hours before baking is important to achieve the right shape and texture.
- Roll the cookies in powdered sugar while warm for an even coating.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep their softness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 32servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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