Italian Wedding Cakes
Delightfully crumbly and dusted with a cloud of powdered sugar, Italian Wedding Cakes are a festive treat perfect for any occasion. These delicate, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are made by blending buttery dough with finely chopped pecans or walnuts, creating a rich, nutty flavor that's utterly irresistible. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this classic dessert is as easy to make as it is delicious, featuring simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and a hint of salt. Baked to golden perfection and rolled in powdered sugar for a snowy finish, these cookies are a timeless favorite that are as beautiful as they are tasty. Ideal for weddings, holidays, or as a sweet gift, these tender, bite-sized confections are sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 60 grams granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 120 grams finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 pinch salt
- 120 grams powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until well combined.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Fold in the finely chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms of the cookies are lightly golden. Do not overbake.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are cool, roll each one in powdered sugar to coat generously. For an extra-snowy finish, roll them again in powdered sugar before serving.
Serve at room temperature and enjoy! Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4064 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 272.2 g | 349% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.6 g | 623% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 177 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 381.3 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 183.1 g | ||
| Protein | 39.6 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 823 mg | 18% | |
*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.
