Mexican Wedding Cookies
Mexican Wedding Cookies: Such a delicious treat! With a crumbly, nutty texture and a rich, buttery taste, they're sure be a real favorite!
Servings: 36 cookies (approx.)
Calories: 129kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups pecans (finely chopped in a food processor)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (approx.) for coating
Instructions
- Pheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place the butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl and cream together on medium-high speed until very pale and fluffy (about 5 to 7 minutes).
- Stir in the flour, ground nuts, and salt until just combined.
- Using a 1.5-tablespoon scoop, portion the dough into balls and roll in powdered sugar to coat.
- Place the unbaked cookies on the prepared baking sheets, and bake until set (approx. 12 to 14 minutes).
- When cool enough to handle, roll the cookies in powdered sugar a second time.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 161IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg