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Mexican Wedding Cookies (Russian Tea Cakes)

This Mexican Wedding Cookies recipe makes melt-in-your-mouth buttery soft pecan cookies rolled in sweet powdered sugar. These are the most irresistible holiday cookies ever!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 40 cookies
Calories: 90 kcal
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped fine I use Millican Pecans
  • Additional powdered sugar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream the butter and vanilla until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. In a separate mixing bowl, mix together the flour, powdered sugar and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Mix in the chopped pecans. Place the dough in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove the dough from the fridge. Scoop out dough and roll it out into 1-inch balls. Place the cookie dough on the prepared baking sheet. They don’t expand so they don’t need a lot of space in between them.
  5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned on the bottom. Remove from the oven and wait just until they are cool enough to handle but still warm. Roll them in powdered sugar and transfer them to a separate plate. Wait until cool, then roll them in powdered sugar once again to generously coat.
  6. When completely cool, you can store them in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information

Calories 90kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 55mg (2%) Potassium 19mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 143IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 40cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 90

% Daily Value*

Calories 90kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 55mg 2%
Potassium 19mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 143IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

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