Pecan Puffs Aka Mexican Wedding Cakes or Russian Tea Cakes
Delight in the tender, buttery charm of Pecan Puffs, also known as Mexican Wedding Cakes or Russian Tea Cakes—an irresistible blend of simplicity and sophistication. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are crafted with finely chopped pecans, rich unsalted butter, and a touch of vanilla to create a nutty, delicately sweet flavor. Each bite is wrapped in a cloud of powdered sugar, giving them their signature snowy finish. Perfect for weddings, holidays, or afternoon tea, these cookies are easy to prepare in under 30 minutes with just a handful of pantry staples. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a classic treat, these soft, crumbly pecan cookies are guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar (plus extra for coating)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Pecans (finely chopped)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes with a hand or stand mixer.
Mix in the vanilla extract until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing just until a dough forms.
Stir in the finely chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using your hands, roll the dough into small 1-inch balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake; the cookies should not brown on top.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool for about 5 minutes. While they are still warm, roll each cookie in powdered sugar to coat thoroughly.
Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, roll them in powdered sugar a second time to give them their characteristic snowy appearance.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2741 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.4 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.6 g | 318% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 611 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 262.7 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.0 g | ||
| Protein | 37.6 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 764 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.
