MEXICAN WEDDING COOKIES
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
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
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Kaelynne Griffin
[email protected]I can't wait to make these cookies again. They're so addictive!
Taya Mika
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to impress your guests. They're so elegant and delicious.
Tshering Phuntsho
[email protected]I love the delicate flavor of these cookies. They're perfect for a special occasion.
Mr arif Vhai
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Aayushma Regmi
[email protected]I've never made Mexican wedding cookies before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cookies turned out great.
James Wallis
[email protected]These cookies are so good, I could eat them every day.
Beverly Bostick
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Mitchel Ajumosinbia
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the pecans for chopped walnuts. The cookies were still very good.
Fekademariam Abere
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out perfect. They were delicious!
Shariq Ansari
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and dry.
Mike Carroll
[email protected]These cookies are a staple at our holiday parties. Everyone loves them!
Raiwan Ali
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different Mexican wedding cookie recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The cookies are always perfect.
Michael Wiseman
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. We love making them together during the holidays.
Ali Hasan Mustafai Official
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of nuts, but I love these cookies. The pecans are toasted perfectly and they add a nice crunch.
Manar More
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.
James Corcoran
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Sandy Williamson
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in these cookies. The pecans and cinnamon give them a nice warm flavor.
christopher emeghara
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They are festive and delicious, and they always disappear quickly!
Peter Maima
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years and they are always a favorite. They are so simple to make and they taste delicious.
Brandon's
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they are always a hit! I love that they are not too sweet and have a nice nutty flavor.