Surprise Mexican Wedding Recipe

Name: Surprise Mexican Wedding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter room temperature; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar divided; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups flour, all-purpose; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup pecans finely chopped; 48 x milk chocolate stars; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon sugar red and coarse; 1 tablespoon sugar green and coarse

Servings: persons

1 cup butter room temperature
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour, all-purpose
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup pecans finely chopped
48 x milk chocolate stars
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon sugar red and coarse
1 tablespoon sugar green and coarse

1
Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
2
In large bowl beat butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and the vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well mixed.
3
Combine flour and salt and add to sugar mixture along with pecans.
4
For each cookie, shape a scant measuring tablespoonful of dough around each chocolate star to make 1-inch balls.
5
Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets, then bake in preheated oven 12 to 15 minutes or until set and bottoms begin to turn golden brown.
6
While cookies bake, make sugar coating: In small bowl, mix remaining 1 cup powdered sugar with colored sugars.
7
When cookies are done, remove from oven.
8
As soon as they are cool enough to handle, roll in sugar coating.
9
Set on racks to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
10
Roll in sugar mixture again.

7509

kcal

Calories

421

Fat

840

Carbs

104

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter room temperature, 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar divided, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 cups flour, all-purpose, and more.

Yes, Surprise Mexican Wedding falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Surprise Mexican Wedding

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