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Mexican Wedding Cookies

Mexican Wedding Cookies are the perfect Christmas cookie. The little pecan pieces taste wonderful inside the buttery cookies.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 dozen
Calories: 135kcal
Author: Julie Pollitt

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 cups sifted all purpose flour
  • 2 cups grated pecans
  • 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350-degrees

  • Add the butter and sugar to a bowl. Cream together.
  • Add the vanilla, flour, and pecans. Mix together.
  • Roll the cookies in 1-inch balls and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are barely golden.
  • Allow the cookies to cool and roll in powdered sugar.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 9.6g | Saturated Fat: 5.1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 55mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2.9g