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Mexican Wedding Cookies

Delight in these buttery, pecan-studded Mexican Wedding Cookies coated in powdered sugar for a melt-in-your-mouth treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 35
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cups unsalted butter
  • 1.75 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cups pecans

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together butter, 0.875 cups powdered sugar, and salt until smooth.
  3. Mix in vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually blend in flour and chopped pecans until combined and dough forms.
  5. Shape dough into 1 tablespoon balls and place on baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 13 minutes until just set. Cool on baking sheets for 5-8 minutes.
  7. Pour remaining 1.375 cups powdered sugar into a bowl. Roll warm cookies in sugar to coat.
  8. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and re-coat with powdered sugar once cooled. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

These cookies are perfect for holidays and special occasions, melting in your mouth with each bite.