Description
Indulge in the bliss of these Irresistible Mexican Wedding Cookies, perfect for any occasion. With a rich buttery flavor, crunchy nuts, and a snowy dusting of powdered sugar, these cookies are sure to steal the spotlight at your next gathering. Easy to make and utterly delightful, each bite melts in your mouth, leaving you craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and 1 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in flour and salt until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chopped nuts gently.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks; roll in additional powdered sugar once cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg