Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Melt-in-Your-Mouth Buttery Mexican Wedding Cookies, an irresistible treat perfect for any celebration. These cookies are celebrated for their delicate texture and rich flavor, making them an ideal addition to your dessert table. Whether you are hosting a special occasion or simply treating yourself, these buttery morsels are sure to impress with their melt-in-your-mouth goodness.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds)
- 1 teaspoon optional cinnamon (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy; mix in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, chopped nuts, and optional cinnamon.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the butter mixture until the dough is soft but not sticky.
- Roll dough into one-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until lightly golden on the bottom.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg