Buttery Mexican Wedding Cookies
Delicate, melt-in-your-mouth, and irresistibly buttery, these Mexican Wedding Cookies are a timeless treat perfect for celebrations or everyday indulgence. Made with finely chopped pecans folded into a rich, buttery dough, these cookies are baked to golden perfection and finished with a generous dusting of powdered sugar for a snowy, festive flair. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy recipe transforms simple pantry staples like flour, butter, and sugar into tender, crumbly cookies that pair beautifully with coffee or tea. These nutty delights, also known as Russian Tea Cakes or Snowball Cookies, are a must-try for any cookie lover craving a light yet satisfying dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Powdered sugar (for dough)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Pecans, finely chopped
- 1 cup Powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until just incorporated. The dough will be thick.
Fold in the finely chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop out dough and roll it into balls approximately 1 inch in diameter. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden on the bottom. Do not overbake or brown the tops.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool slightly for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
While the cookies are still warm, gently roll each cookie in the remaining powdered sugar until fully coated. For a thicker coating, let the cookies cool completely and roll them in powdered sugar again.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Enjoy your tender, buttery Mexican Wedding Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4320 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 275.0 g | 353% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.8 g | 644% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 517 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 40 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 448.4 g | 163% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 249.2 g | ||
| Protein | 37.1 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 772 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
