Mexican Wedding Cakes
Delight your senses with these tender and buttery Mexican Wedding Cakes, a classic treat known for their delicate crumb and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for holidays, weddings, or any celebration, these cookies are made with creamy unsalted butter, finely chopped pecans or walnuts, and a double coating of powdered sugar that gives them their signature snowy appearance. Simple yet elegant, each batch comes together in just under 30 minutes, making them an ideal choice for effortless baking. Whether served with a cup of tea or as part of a festive dessert spread, these irresistible cookies are sure to be a hit. Try this timeless, nutty confection that’s as easy to make as it is delicious! Keywords: Mexican Wedding Cakes, traditional cookie recipe, powdered sugar cookies, pecan cookies, holiday dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter
- 60 grams powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 120 grams finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 120 grams additional powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until light and creamy, for approximately 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the butter mixture, stirring until just incorporated.
Fold in the finely chopped pecans or walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop out 1-tablespoon portions of dough and roll them into small balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops should remain pale.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly.
While still warm, gently roll each cookie in the additional powdered sugar until fully coated. Let cool completely before serving.
Once the cookies are completely cool, roll them in the powdered sugar a second time for a thicker coating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4086 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 281.8 g | 361% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.1 g | 606% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 628 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 381.2 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 184.5 g | ||
| Protein | 39.3 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 822 mg | 17% | |
*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.
