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Mexican Wedding Cookies

Mexican Wedding Cookies

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 3 dozen

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar plus 1/2 cup for rolling the cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup ground pecans
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cream the butter with an electric mixer until fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until fully incorporated. Stir in the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until incorporated. Stir in the salt, pecans, and vanilla, mixing well.
  • Shape the dough into 1 1/2 inch balls, and place on the parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until set. While the cookies are warm, roll each in powdered sugar, and place on a wire rack to cool completely.