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Mexican Wedding Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Mexican Wedding Cookies for the Holidays

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Enjoy melt-in-your-mouth Mexican Wedding Cookies, a delightful holiday treat perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 1 minute
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Pecans Consider using walnuts or almonds for a different nut profile.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Replace with coconut sugar for a less sweet option.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon Can be omitted if desired.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Ensure it’s at room temperature for the best results.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt Use kosher salt as a suitable alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Substitute with maple extract for a unique twist.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract Omit if nut allergies are a concern or replace with additional vanilla extract.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Food Processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Stand mixer
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a dry skillet over low heat, toast your pecans for about 5 minutes until fragrant and golden.
  3. Pulse the toasted pecans in a food processor until coarsely ground.
  4. Whisk together the all-purpose flour and cinnamon in a mixing bowl.
  5. In a stand mixer, combine softened butter, 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, and sea salt. Beat until light and fluffy.
  6. Gradually mix in the vanilla and almond extracts, followed by the flour mixture and ground pecans.
  7. Roll the dough into balls and place on the baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 13 to 16 minutes, or until golden around the edges.
  9. Let cool on the baking sheets for about 15 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar.
  10. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.

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