Buttery Mexican Wedding Cookies Recipe: The Best Treat for Any Occasion
Discover the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of Buttery Mexican Wedding Cookies, a perfect treat for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then roll the cookies in the additional powdered sugar.
- Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- For a variation, try adding chocolate chips or lemon zest to the dough.
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg