Description
Indulge in the heavenly taste of Mexican wedding cookies, also known as polvorones. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are a perfect blend of buttery goodness and nutty flavors, dusted with powdered sugar for an irresistible finish. Ideal for celebrations or cozy afternoons, they will impress anyone who tries them. With a simple preparation process, these cookies are quick to whip up, making them a must-have in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually sift in the flour and salt, then fold in the finely chopped nuts.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom.
- Let cool slightly before rolling warm cookies in powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 18g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg