Description
Mexican wedding cookies are sweet, buttery treats coated in powdered sugar. They are perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Stir in the chopped nuts.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let them cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- They can be made in advance and freeze well.
- Use different nuts for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: mexican wedding cookies