Mexican Wedding Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cpecans or walnuts
- 2 call purpose flour
- ½ tspsalt
- 2 sticksunsalted butter
16 tablespoons, softened
- ⅓ cconfectioner sugar
- 1 tspvanilla
- 1 ½ cconfectioners’ sugar
for dusting.
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 325 F and grease 2 large baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.
- 2
Place the pecans in a food processor and chop fine. You can also use a blender for this purpose.
- 3
Remove 1 cup of the pecans and process the rest into a very fine texture , almost like cornmeal. Just be careful not to over-process the pecans , or you will end up with pecan butter. This way (by leaving some coarse pieces) , you will still enjoy the pecans when giving a bite into your cookies.
- 4
In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the flour, salt, and pecans. Stir and set aside.
- 5
Use your mixer for this step. In a separate bowl, beat the butter with 1/3 cup confectioner sugar; when it gets light and fluffy , stir in vanilla. Gradually add the flour and pecan mixture and beat at a low speed for a few seconds until it forms a coarse dough that resembles oatmeal. The dough can be made one day ahead and, when ready to bake, brought back to room temperature to form the cookies.
- 6
Roll one tablespoon of dough into a small ball; they’re about 1 inch in size. Place 1 1/2 inches apart on your baking sheets. Do not overwork the dough; if you do so, the end result will be that of a flat cookie.
- 7
Bake for about 15-18 minutes. They will be ready when their bottom is beginning to brown and the cookies are firm.
- 8
Remove from oven and let them cool for 3 minutes on the baking sheets and then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- 9
Place the 1 1/2 cup of confectioner sugar in a bowl. Roll cookies in the sugar, working with 2 or 3 at a time. Shake any excess if necessary. Roll again to coat them completely.
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About this Recipe
Looking for an easy, festive cookie that brings everyone together during the holidays? These classic Mexican Wedding Cookies are the perfect start to your Christmas baking traditions, creating delicious treats and lasting family memories.
What makes these cookies truly special is their remarkable simplicity and the sheer joy they bring to the baking process. With just a few pantry staples like softened butter, all-purpose flour, and a generous amount of pecans or walnuts, you'll create a melt-in-your-mouth experience that's both elegant and comforting. It’s a recipe designed for making happy memories, especially when baking with children.
Each bite of these delightful cookies offers a delicate balance of buttery richness and a subtle nuttiness from your choice of pecans or walnuts. Their tender, crumbly texture, enrobed in a generous coating of confectioners' sugar, makes for a truly irresistible treat. Expect a sweet, satisfying cookie that’s incredibly easy to make, perfect for involving even the youngest bakers in creating festive Christmas memories.
Customization & Variations
The recipe thoughtfully allows you to choose between pecans or walnuts, offering a slight variation in flavor and texture. If you're looking to change things up, finely chopped almonds could also be a delicious alternative. While the generous confectioners' sugar dusting is traditional and essential for their signature look, you could gently toast your nuts beforehand for an even deeper, more complex flavor.
These cookies are ideally suited for holiday gatherings, a cozy afternoon treat with coffee or tea, or as charming homemade gifts during the Christmas season. Their delicate appearance and sweet flavor make them a welcome addition to any dessert platter.