Buttery Mexican Wedding Cookies: Best Recipe for Sweet Indulgence
Indulge in these rich and buttery Mexican wedding cookies perfect for any celebration or sweet craving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually stir in the flour and salt. Fold in the chopped nuts.
- Shape dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Once cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon to the dough.
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg