It’s that time of year…Cookies, Cakes, and Sweet Treats of every kind! My first “baking adventure” of the Christmas season is Mexican Wedding cookies.
I love these cookies and traditionally, I’m a savory person, so when things get too sweet, well, it’s not not for me but…these cookies are different.
They are like a pecan shortbread on the inside and then you get the sweetness from the powdered sugar that’s just enough! I like to put a few in a cello bag with a pretty ribbon for a “sweet” gift to a friend, neighbor or give as a party favor. One batch down and I have no idea how many more are to go!
Mexican Wedding Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup butter (two sticks) softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecan , finely chopped
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy, add vanilla.
- Add the flour, salt and continue mixing until well mixed.
- Fold in the pecans with a wooden spoon.
- Using a melon baller or small ice cream scoop, make into about 1 1/4 in balls.
- Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake in preheated 325 degree oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- While still warm, roll in powdered sugar.
- When cookies are cool, I roll them a second time so make sure you keep your sugar available.
Notes
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Rapid Roy
In the Reid family, these are called "nut balls". They are my favorite Christmas cookie – hint -hint.
Donya Mullins
I have your package ready and your afternoon delivery is on schedule! 🙂
The Happy Whisk
Oh my gosh, I had this so many years ago and had forgotten about them until just now. These are yummy little buggers.
Donya Mullins
These are yummy and I'm now making my 4th batch! The people around here just can't stop eating them….
Lisa Harper
Going to make these tomorrow since it will be an all day rain event. These are one of my favorites:)
sandy oneill
I have made these for years. These are a favorite of everyone. It’s just like my mom’s recipe, the best.
Valerie L.
These cookies must go by a lot of different names, because the recipe that I have been making for literally years is called “Russian Tea Balls” and looks a lot like this one. Whatever name you call them, they’re delicious and extremely addictive — LOL!