Pistachio and Cherry Mexican Wedding Cakes

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

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If you're looking for a delightful twist on a classic treat, look no further than these Pistachio and Cherry Mexican Wedding Cakes. These beautifully crafted cookies blend the nutty richness of pistachios with the sweet tartness of dried cherries, creating a flavor profile that is both unique and tantalizing. Each bite offers a delicate crumb that melts in your mouth, making them the perfect addition to any festive occasion or holiday celebration.

Not only do these cookies taste incredible, but they also have a charming appearance, dusted with a generous coating of powdered sugar that adds a touch of elegance. With just 45 minutes of preparation, you can whip up a whopping 80 cookies, making them an excellent choice for gatherings or gift-giving. The rich buttery base combined with the crunch of the pistachios and the chewy texture of the cherries creates a memorable dessert that your family and friends will rave about.

Whether served at a wedding, holiday party, or a simple family get-together, these Pistachio and Cherry Mexican Wedding Cakes are sure to impress. Not only will they satisfy your sweet tooth, but they are also a delightful conversation starter among your guests. So roll up your sleeves, preheat your oven, and let the baking begin!

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%
Copper:0.03mg
1.69%
Fiber:0.42g
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