These delightful Mexican Wedding Cookies are buttery, nutty, and coated in powdered sugar. Perfect for special occasions, they melt in your mouth with every bite.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
20min
Ingredients
24 Servings
- 225 g butter
- 240 g flour
- 120 g pecans
- 60 g sugar
- 5 ml vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
Step 2
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 60g of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 3
Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 4
Gradually add the flour, mixing until just incorporated.
Step 5
Stir in the finely chopped pecans.
Step 6
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Step 8
Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then roll them in powdered sugar while still warm.
Step 9
Once the cookies have cooled completely, roll them in powdered sugar one more time before serving.