Nut Dreams Aka Wedding Cookies
Indulge in the melt-in-your-mouth magic of Nut Dreams, also known as Wedding Cookies—an irresistible treat perfect for the holidays or any special occasion. These tender, buttery cookies boast a crumbly texture thanks to finely chopped pecans (or your choice of walnuts or almonds) folded into the dough. A light dusting of powdered sugar adds a delicate sweetness and an elegant, snowy finish, making these cookies as beautiful as they are delicious. With a simple ingredient list and just 30 minutes from start to finish, these versatile cookies are a delightful addition to dessert tables, gift boxes, or teatime spreads. Whether you call them Russian tea cakes, Mexican wedding cookies, or snowballs, their nutty flavor and melt-in-your-mouth consistency make these timeless classics a joy to bake and share.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans (or walnuts or almonds)
- 0.75 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and 0.5 cups of powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using a hand or stand mixer.
Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing on low speed until the dough starts to come together. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the finely chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using your hands, scoop out and roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter). Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms of the cookies are lightly golden. The tops will remain pale.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, roll each cookie in the remaining 0.75 cups of powdered sugar to give them a frosty coating. For an extra layer of sweetness, roll them a second time.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3085 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.4 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.6 g | 318% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 22 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 353.3 g | 128% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 157.0 g | ||
| Protein | 37.6 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 137 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 748 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.
