Whole-Grain Mexican Wedding Cookies

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   Preheat oven to 325F degrees.

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   Puree the pecans in a food processor until they become a fine meal.

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   Don't over-process.

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   If they become a paste, you've gone too far.

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   In a bowl, cream the butter.

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   Add the sugar and beat until creamy.

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   Add the vanilla and bourbon (if using).

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   Mix in the nut meal.

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   Slowly add in the flours and salt and mix until a firm dough is formed.

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    Place the dough on a piece of plastic wrap and form the dough into a 3/4 inch thick disk.

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    Cover the dough with another piece of plastic wrap and chill 10-15 minutes.

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    this will make it easier to stamp the cookies.

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    Cut the dough with 1-inch cookie cutter.

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    Place them on a lined baking sheet.

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    Bake cookies for 12 minutes, or until the bottoms of the cookies barely begin to brown.

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    Dust cookies with powdered sugar.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.