Chocolate Mexican Wedding Cookies Recipe

Name: Chocolate Mexican Wedding Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/3 cup powdered sugar; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 3/4 cups pastry flour; 1 cup pecans, ground; 1/2 cup milk chocolate, grated; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/16 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for garnish; 1/4 cup ground cocoa powder

Servings: persons

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups pastry flour
1 cup pecans, ground
1/2 cup milk chocolate, grated
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/16 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar, for garnish
1/4 cup ground cocoa powder

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2
In a large bowl, cream butter, 1/3 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3
Add the vanilla extract.
4
In a small bowl, mix the flour, ground pecans, 1/2 cup grated chocolate, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and salt together well.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
6
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for two hours, until firm.
7
Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place balls 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
8
Bake in a 325 degree oven for 15 - 18 minutes. The cookies should be firm to the touch, then cool for 1 minute, and transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
9
In a small bowl mix together the 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar and 1/4 cup of ground cocoa.
10
Coat the the cookies while still warm in the sugar and cocoa mix.
11
Enjoy!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, 1 3/4 cups pastry flour, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Mexican Wedding Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Mexican Wedding Cookies

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