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Mexican wedding cookies on a plate with a bite out of one.

Mexican Wedding Cookies

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Mexican Wedding Cookies are absolutely irresistible and a must make during the holiday season! They are made with either almonds or pecans and then rolled in powdered sugar for a melt in your mouth treat perfect for Christmas!
Course cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American, Mexican
Diet Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 36 large cookies
Calories 95
Author Kim

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar + more for rolling cookies
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (not needed, if your butter is salted)
  • 1 cup very finely chopped almonds or pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • In a mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, cream butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract and almond extract.
  • Once fully combined, on low speed, mix in flour, salt and nuts until dough holds together.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place about an inch apart on baking sheets that are lined with parchment paper. Bake 15 minutes and until set, but not brown.
  • Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool slightly (but not completely); roll in powdered sugar. Cool completely; roll again in powdered sugar. Enjoy!

Notes

*I have successfully made these cookies gluten-free and vegan. I used Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks and Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour. However, when using a gluten-free flour the cookies will be a little more crumbly.
  • Storing. Place in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.
  • Freezing. The cookie dough will freeze well for up to three months. When you're ready to bake them, thaw and allow them to come to room temperature, then bake as directed. Baked cookies freeze well up to three months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1larger size cookie | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg