Pistachio and Cherry Mexican Wedding Cakes

Pistachio and Cherry Mexican Wedding Cakes
45 min.
80
88kcal

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Pistachio and Cherry Mexican Wedding Cakes, a dessert that is sure to impress at any gathering. With a perfect balance of nutty pistachios and tart cherries, these cookies offer a unique twist on the traditional Mexican wedding cake, making them a standout treat for your guests.

Imagine the aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this easy-to-follow recipe. In just 45 minutes, you can create a batch of 80 delectable cookies, each boasting a rich buttery flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. The combination of all-purpose and cake flour ensures a light and tender crumb, while the generous coating of powdered sugar adds a sweet finish that is simply irresistible.

Whether you're hosting a festive celebration or simply looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, these cookies are the perfect addition to your dessert table. They can be made ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy the festivities without the stress of last-minute baking. Plus, their vibrant colors and unique flavor profile make them a conversation starter among friends and family.

So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to treat yourself and your loved ones to these delightful Pistachio and Cherry Mexican Wedding Cakes. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 1.7 cups flour sifted
  • 3.3 cups cake flour sifted
  • cup cranberries dried
  • ounces pistachios unsalted shelled chopped
  • cup powdered sugar plus more for coating
  • teaspoon salt 
  • cups butter unsalted room temperature (4 sticks)
  • tablespoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 3 heavy large baking sheets. Using electric mixer, beat 2 cups butter and 1 cup powdered sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and salt, then pistachios and cherries. Using spatula, stir in all flour (do not overmix dough).
  2. Shape dough by generous tablespoonfuls into football-shaped ovals.
  3. Place on prepared sheets, spacing 1 inch apart.
  4. Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, until bottoms just begin to color, about 16 minutes. Cool cookies on sheets 10 minutes before coating.
  5. Pour generous amount of powdered sugar into medium bowl. Working with 5 or 6 warm cookies at a time, add cookies to bowl of sugar; gently turn to coat thickly.
  6. Transfer cookies to sheet of waxed paper. Repeat to coat cookies with sugar again; cool completely. do ahead Can be made 4 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories88kcal
Protein5.53%
Fat54.29%
Carbs40.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2
Glycemic Load
3.93
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.3921739164254%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.11mg
Catechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin
0.03mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:88.37kcal
4.42%
Fat:5.38g
8.27%
Saturated Fat:3.01g
18.82%
Carbohydrates:8.95g
2.98%
Net Carbohydrates:8.53g
3.1%
Sugar:2.74g
3.05%
Cholesterol:12.2mg
4.07%
Sodium:30mg
1.3%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.77%
100%
Protein:1.23g
2.46%
Selenium:3.12µg
4.46%
Manganese:0.08mg
4.06%
Vitamin A:147.8IU
2.96%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.5%
Folate:7.38µg
1.84%
Fiber:0.42g
1.69%
Copper:0.03mg
1.69%
Phosphorus:16.31mg
1.63%
Vitamin E:0.22mg
1.46%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.4%
Iron:0.23mg
1.29%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.25%
Vitamin B3:0.24mg
1.18%
Source:Epicurious