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Paleo Mexican Wedding Cookies
5 from 15 votes

Paleo Mexican Wedding Cookies

Paleo Mexican Wedding Cookies are tender crescent-shaped treats made from a dough of almond and coconut flours, butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and pecans. Baked until golden and rolled in powdered sugar, they offer a nutty, mildly sweet flavor and a crumbly texture without traditional wheat flour.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 18 Cookies
Calories: 178 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter 1 stick, softened
  • 2 ½ cups almond flour
  • 2 Tbsp coconut flour
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup pecans finely chopped, raw
  • Pinch salt sea salt
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Add the butter, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a stand mixer and beat until fluffy.
  3. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, then add the rest of the ingredients. Beat until a thick dough comes together.
  4. Note: if the dough is overly sticky, refrigerate it for 1 to 2 hours until it is firm.
  5. Form crescent shapes out of the cookie dough and place them on the lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden-brown.
  7. Allow the cookies to cool to room temperature.
  8. Roll the cookies in powdered sugar (or sugar-free powdered sugar or powdered maple sugar) and enjoy!

Notes

  • For a dairy-free vegan option, replace butter with softened coconut oil.
  • Use sugar-free powdered sugar or powdered maple sugar for rolling if desired to reduce refined sugar.
  • If dough is too sticky to handle, refrigerate for 1-2 hours to firm before shaping.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 18 Calories 178kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 14g (22%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18 Cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 178

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 18
Calories 178kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 14g 22%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%

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