Mexican Wedding Cookies
Buttery, nutty shortbread-style cookies rolled in powdered sugar. These melt-in-your-mouth delights offer toasted pecan or walnut flavor with subtle sweetness, perfect for celebrations.
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Servings: 36 servings
Calories: 75kcal
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups finely ground pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C)
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ground nuts, and salt
- Add softened butter and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined
- Form dough into 1-inch balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheets
- Bake 14 minutes or until golden brown but tender
- Let cool slightly, then roll each cookie in powdered sugar
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature
Notes
Use a food processor to finely grind nuts for best crust
For a crisper texture, freeze dough balls 15 minutes before baking
Cookies stay fresh up to 5 days when properly stored
For a crisper texture, freeze dough balls 15 minutes before baking
Cookies stay fresh up to 5 days when properly stored
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 105mg | Fiber: 1g