Description
Mexican Wedding Cookies, also known as Polvorones, are delicate, buttery treats that melt in your mouth. Dusted with powdered sugar, these cookies are a festive favorite for gatherings and celebrations. Their nutty flavor and crumbly texture make them irresistible, perfect for sharing with family and friends during the holiday season or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Gradually mix in flour and salt until just combined.
- Fold in chopped nuts and vanilla extract.
- Form small balls of dough (about 1 inch) and place on lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before tossing in powdered sugar again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg