Buttery Mexican Wedding Cookies: The Best Indulgent Treats
Learn how to make the most indulgent and buttery Mexican wedding cookies that melt in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Gradually add the flour and nuts, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for a few days in an airtight container.
- Make sure the butter is softened for better mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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