Authentic Mexican Wedding Cookies

Vegetarian
Authentic Mexican Wedding Cookies
45 min.
48
87kcal

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These authentic Mexican wedding cookies are a delicious and elegant dessert option that is perfect for any special occasion. With a buttery, nutty flavor and a delicate, crumbly texture, these cookies are sure to impress. The cinnamon and pecans add a wonderful depth of flavor, while the powdered sugar gives them a beautiful, snowy appearance.

This recipe is a traditional Mexican treat, often served at weddings and other celebrations. They are simple to make, yet incredibly flavorful and moreish. The dough comes together quickly and easily, and the cookies are baked to golden perfection. The final step of coating them in cinnamon sugar gives them a beautiful shine and an extra touch of sweetness.

These cookies are perfect for anyone looking for a unique and elegant dessert option. They are sure to be a hit with your family and friends, and they are also a great choice for gift-giving. So, if you're looking for a special treat to share with your loved ones, give these authentic Mexican wedding cookies a try! They are sure to become a new favorite.

Ingredients

  • sticks butter room temperature
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • cups flour 
  • cup pecans toasted
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • pie form

Directions

  1. Beat butter in large bowl in an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  2. Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until well blended.
  3. Beat in flour, then pecans. Divide dough in half; form each half into ball. Wrap in plastic and chill for about 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350F.
  5. Whisk remaining 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar and cinnamon in pie dish to blend. Set cinnamon sugar aside.
  6. Working with half of chilled dough, roll dough by 2 teaspoonfuls between palms into balls. Arrange balls on heavy large baking sheet, spacing 1/2 inch apart.
  7. Bake cookies for 18 minutes or until golden brown on bottom and just pale golden on top. Cool cookies 5 minutes on baking sheet.
  8. Gently toss warm cookies in cinnamon sugar to coat completely.
  9. Transfer coated cookies to rack and cool completely. Repeat with other half of the dough.
  10. Sift remaining cinnamon sugar over cookies and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories87kcal
Protein3.47%
Fat54.53%
Carbs42%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.92
Glycemic Load
2.89
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.3973913043478%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.22mg
Delphinidin
0.15mg
Catechin
0.15mg
Epigallocatechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:86.91kcal
4.35%
Fat:5.35g
8.24%
Saturated Fat:2.56g
15.97%
Carbohydrates:9.28g
3.09%
Net Carbohydrates:8.94g
3.25%
Sugar:5.01g
5.57%
Cholesterol:10.12mg
3.37%
Sodium:30.49mg
1.33%
Protein:0.77g
1.53%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.49%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.65%
Selenium:1.92µg
2.74%
Folate:10.13µg
2.53%
Vitamin A:118.83IU
2.38%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.83%
Vitamin B3:0.33mg
1.67%
Iron:0.3mg
1.66%
Copper:0.03mg
1.64%
Fiber:0.34g
1.37%
Phosphorus:12.48mg
1.25%
Source:Foodista
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