Mexican Wedding Cookies
Delightful rich and buttery cookies rolled in powdered sugar, perfect for celebrations and gatherings.
Ingredients
For the dough
- 1 cup butter (softened) Make sure it's at room temperature for easy mixing.
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for rolling) Additional for coating after baking.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts For a stronger nut flavor, lightly toast the nuts before adding.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour and kosher salt, mixing just until combined.
- Stir in the finely chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls and roll them smooth between your hands.
- Place the cookie balls on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the cookies are set but not browned.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool on the tray for a minute or two.
- While still warm, roll each cookie in powdered sugar and place them on a cooling rack.
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, roll them again in powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them in an airtight bag and roll in powdered sugar again after thawing.