Polvorones Mexican Wedding Cakes
Indulge in the delicate, melt-in-your-mouth magic of Polvorones, also known as Mexican Wedding Cakes—a timeless treat perfect for celebrations or as a sweet everyday indulgence! These buttery cookies feature a tender crumb and a nutty richness from finely chopped pecans or walnuts, balanced with the warm sweetness of a double coat of powdered sugar. Made with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, and vanilla extract, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to perfection in under 12 minutes. The result is a batch of 24 irresistibly soft, bite-sized cookies that crumble with every bite yet boast a satisfying richness. Perfect for gifting, holidays, or teatime, these classic cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious, embodying tradition and homemade charm in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter
- 60 grams powdered sugar (for dough)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 120 grams finely chopped pecans (or walnuts)
- 1 pinch salt
- 100 grams powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and powdered sugar (for dough) together until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt to the butter mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
Fold in the finely chopped pecans (or walnuts) until evenly distributed in the dough.
Using your hands, shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake.
Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. Then carefully roll them in the powdered sugar (for coating) while they are still warm.
Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack, and roll them in powdered sugar once more for a second coating before serving.
Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Enjoy your melt-in-your-mouth Polvorones!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 271.5 g | 348% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.1 g | 620% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 493 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 161 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 368.1 g | 134% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 162.3 g | ||
| Protein | 40.6 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 165 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 762 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.
