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Mexican Wedding Cookies

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My easy Mexican Wedding Cookies are a delightful treat for the holiday season and other special occasions! Nutty, buttery, and tender, these powdered sugar-coated cookies are ready in a flash — no need to chill the dough!

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Mexican Wedding Cookies

Matrey Law
Another one of Matry Law's cheerish delights, Mexican Wedding Cookies. These cookies are buttery, nutty, and so tender. They’re popular during the holidays and perfect for any special gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 159 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Sifter

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened 227g
  • ½ cup powdered sugar 60g
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour 210g
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting 120g

Instructions
 

  • reheat the oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat together the butter, ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, and salt on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in the vanilla until just combined.
  • With the mixer on low, gradually add the flour, beating until well combined. Beat in the pecans until combined. Scoop the dough into 1 tablespoon portions and roll into balls between your palms. Place 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the tops are set and the bottoms are golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the pans for 5 minutes.
  • Place the remaining 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Working in batches, roll the warm cookies in the sugar, shaking off excess. Place a wire rack, and cool completely, about 30 minutes. Reroll cooled cookies in powdered sugar again. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

If the powdered sugar is lumpy, sift it after measuring to ensure the coating on the cookies is light and even.
These buttery cookies don’t spread very much, so you can fit up to 18 dough balls on one large cookie she
 

Nutrition

Serving: 2cookiesCalories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 29mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 239IUVitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content may vary depending on the brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and other factors.

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