Best 6 Mexican Bride Cookies Recipes

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Looking for a delectable treat that combines sweet and nutty flavors with a hint of Mexican heritage? Embark on a culinary adventure with our exploration of the best Mexican bride cookies recipes. These delightful pastries, known as "galletas de novia" in Spanish, originate from Northern Mexico and are typically prepared for special occasions like weddings, baptisms, or Christmas. Their delicate crumbliness and rich flavors make them a popular choice for those seeking a unique and tasty treat. Discover the secrets behind creating perfect Mexican bride cookies and indulge in a sensory experience that will leave you wanting more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN WEDDING COOKIES



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Delicious nutty cookies that are rolled in powdered sugar. These are perfect for any special occasion.

Provided by Bernie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped almonds
½ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Stir in vanilla and water. Add the flour and almonds, mix until blended. Cover and chill for 3 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Shape dough into balls or crescents. Place on an unprepared cookie sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from pan to cool on wire racks. When cookies are cool, roll in confectioners' sugar. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 73 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

TRADITIONAL MEXICAN WEDDING COOKIES



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My mom and I have been baking these for as long as I can remember. They are delectable butter-type cookies served as favors at traditional Mexican weddings. They also make a wonderful addition to any Christmas goodie platter.

Provided by Debs Recipes

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups sifted flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped walnuts or 3/4 cup pecans
powdered sugar (for rolling baked cookies in)

Steps:

  • Cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy; stir in vanilla.
  • Whisk together flour and salt; add gradually to butter mixture; stir in chopped nuts.
  • Chill dough if it seems too soft.
  • Form dough into 1 1/4" balls and place onto parchment-lined or ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or just until the cookies start to turn light golden-brown; remove from oven and allow to cool slightly; while cookies are still warm (but NOT hot) remove them from baking sheets and roll, a few at a time, in powdered sugar until evenly coated; cool cookies completely on wire racks.
  • Cookies may (optionally) be rolled in powdered sugar a second time once cooled to room temperature.
  • NOTE: Forming dough into 1" balls will increase yield to 48 cookies.

MEXICAN WEDDING COOKIES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 orange
2 cups all-purpose flour
Pinch of kosher salt
2/3 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat together the butter and granulated sugar until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in the vanilla and orange zest until fully combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the flour mixture gradually to the mixer until just incorporated. Fold in the chopped pecans by hand.
  • Using a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop, portion the dough onto a baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
  • Divide the chilled dough between 2 baking sheets, leaving about 1/2 inch between each cookie. Bake until just golden, about 12 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
  • Once the cookies have cooled, place the powdered sugar into a shallow dish. Roll each cookie in the powdered sugar until completely coated. Enjoy!

MEXICAN BRIDE COOKIES



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This wonderful sugar cookie is a well-known favorite.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     Mexican Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 pinch salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Mix the flour, sugar, salt, and nuts together in a medium bowl. Stir in the vanilla. Either with your hands (my favorite way) or with a pastry cutter, work the butter into the flour mixture until it becomes a ball. Shape the dough into 24 one inch flat circles, and place on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until they are lightly browned. After they have cooled on a rack, dust them heavily with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 54.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

MEXICAN WEDDING COOKIES



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This recipe was brought to The Times in a 1990 article about traditional Christmas cookies, but we think these butter-rich confections are delicious any time of year. Sometimes called Mexican wedding cakes (or polvorones or Russian tea cakes or snowballs), their provenance is often debated, but this much is true: they are dead-simple to make and addictive to eat. This version is done completely in a food processor, so you can clean-up in minutes, and get to the important business at hand: eating cookies and licking your fingers.

Provided by Dena Kleiman

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup pecan halves
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
pinch of salt
1 cup unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Put pecans, 1 cup of the sugar and salt in food processor and blend until nuts are ground fine. Cut the butter into tablespoon-size pieces and add it to nut mixture with processor running. Process until smooth. Add vanilla extract. Add flour and continue blending, using pulse mechanism of processor.
  • Scrape dough into a bowl. Cover tightly and refrigerate one hour. 3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Scoop dough with tablespoon and form 1-inch balls by rolling dough between palms (lightly flour hands, if necessary). Place balls 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until the cookies barely begin to brown. Cool for 2 minutes. Use small spatula to lift cookies from sheets. Roll the cookies in the remaining sugar.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 164, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 14 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MEXICAN WEDDING COOKIES



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Make and share this Mexican Wedding Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by truebrit

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 cups flour, sifted
1 cup nuts, ground
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Form into 1 1/2" balls.
  • Bake on cookie sheet at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes or until set.
  • Roll in additional powdered sugar while still warm.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality butter for the best flavor and texture.
  • Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before baking.
  • Don't overmix the dough, or the cookies will be tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking, which will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Mexican bride cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways. With their unique flavor and texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give Mexican bride cookies a try.

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