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Mexican Wedding Cookies

Indulgent Mexican Wedding Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Mexican Wedding Cookies are buttery, nutty treats that melt in your mouth, perfect for festive gatherings or cozy afternoons.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar Plus extra for coating
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free blend is a substitution option
  • 1 cup Pecans Finely chopped; walnuts or almonds can be substituted

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and ½ cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Sift in 2 cups of all-purpose flour and fold in 1 cup of finely chopped pecans until just combined.
  4. Shape the dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter and place them on the baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
  5. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the bottoms are light golden brown. The tops should remain pale.
  6. Let the cookies rest for 5 minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar while still warm.
  7. Cool completely and roll in powdered sugar again for an extra snowy finish before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 25mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect when served with coffee or tea. They can be made ahead and also stored in the freezer for later enjoyment.

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