Pecan Mexican Wedding Cookies
Delightfully tender and irresistibly sweet, Pecan Mexican Wedding Cookies are a timeless treat that melts in your mouth with every bite. Featuring a rich, buttery base enhanced by finely chopped pecans, these cookies are perfect for holiday celebrations or any moment that calls for indulgence. Rolled in a generous coating of powdered sugar for a snowy finish, their subtle vanilla aroma and crumbly texture make them truly unforgettable. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy recipe delivers bakery-quality results right from your own oven. Perfect for gifting, entertaining, or simply savoring alongside a steaming cup of coffee, these classic pecan cookies are sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Pecans, finely chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the butter and 0.5 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the flour, finely chopped pecans, and salt. Mix on low speed until the dough comes together. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Use your hands to form the dough into a ball. If the dough is too crumbly, knead it gently until it holds together.
Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops should remain pale.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly.
While the cookies are still warm, roll them generously in the remaining 1 cup of powdered sugar. Place them back on the wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, give the cookies a second roll in powdered sugar to create a snowy, sweet coating. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3206 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 179.0 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.3 g | 316% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 611 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 386.7 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 192.9 g | ||
| Protein | 35.9 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 751 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.
