Mexican Wedding Cookies

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    22 mins

  • Servings

    42 cookies

  • Calories

    85 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Mexican Wedding Cookies

Delightfully sweet and buttery, these classic Mexican Wedding Cookies are the perfect treat for special occasions and the holiday season! Their melt-in-your-mouth texture and nutty flavor make them a must-have on Christmas cookie plates and a standout addition to any cookie exchange!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) salted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (317g) all-purpose flour scooped & leveled
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar + more for rolling
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Finely chopped pecans
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat butter and vanilla until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. 
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar and salt, then stir into the butter, mixing just until combined. Mix in the chopped pecans. 
  4. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned on the bottoms. Remove from oven and wait just until they are cool enough to handle but still warm, then roll in powdered sugar and transfer to a separate plate of baking sheet. Wait until cool, the roll in powdered sugar again to generously coat. 
  5. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Store: Place cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to preserve their powdered sugar coating and texture. They’ll stay fresh at room temperature for up to a week.
  • Freeze: Arrange cookies in a single layer in a freezer-safe container or bag, separating layers with parchment paper. Store for up to 2 months.
  • Reheat: To refresh frozen cookies, let them thaw at room temperature. A quick zap in the microwave or a brief warm-up in the oven brings back their buttery goodness.
  • Make Ahead: Prepare the dough and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month. When ready to bake, follow the instructions, and enjoy freshly baked cookies on demand!
  • Store: Place cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to preserve their powdered sugar coating and texture. They’ll stay fresh at room temperature for up to a week.
  • Freeze: Arrange cookies in a single layer in a freezer-safe container or bag, separating layers with parchment paper. Store for up to 2 months.
  • Reheat: To refresh frozen cookies, let them thaw at room temperature. A quick zap in the microwave or a brief warm-up in the oven brings back their buttery goodness.
  • Make Ahead: Prepare the dough and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month. When ready to bake, follow the instructions, and enjoy freshly baked cookies on demand!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cookie Calories 85kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 53mg (2%) Potassium 18mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 136IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 42cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 85 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 85kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 53mg 2%
Potassium 18mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 136IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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