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Mexican Wedding Cookies

Mexican Wedding Cookies that Melt in Your Mouth Every Time

These Mexican Wedding Cookies have a melt-in-your-mouth texture and delightful flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Pecans Toasted and processed into a coarse meal.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For sweetness and dusting.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour May substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional for a classic taste.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter At room temperature for easier mixing.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds depth to flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract Can be swapped with more vanilla.
For Dusting
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar For dusting after baking.

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
  3. Measure ¾ cup of powdered sugar for rolling the cookies later.
  4. Combine all-purpose flour and cinnamon in a bowl.
  5. In a stand mixer, cream the butter, remaining powdered sugar, and sea salt until light and fluffy.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture and ground pecans, mixing until combined.
  7. Portion out the dough and roll into balls, placing them on the baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 13 to 16 minutes until lightly golden on the edges.
  9. Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for about 15 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to use softened butter for a lighter texture and watch baking time closely to maintain softness.

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