One of my very favorite cookies this time of year are these pecan-filled cookies. Number one, because I love pecans…and number two because they remind me of pecan sandies my grandma used to buy as a kid. They are delicious!
Here’s my favorite recipe for Mexican Wedding Cookies that I have tweaked from several recipes and professed to be my favorite. They would be a perfect neighbor gift or absolutely perfect for a cookie swap if you have one on the calendar. Or just add them to your list of holiday cookies–I promise that they are that good!
(I even have the recipe memorized I love them that much 😉
1 cup of softened butter
1/2 cup of powdered sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla
2 cups of flour (you can use all purpose or whole wheat and you can’t tell the difference)
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4-1/2 cup extra powdered sugar for rolling cookies
Directions: (Preheat oven to 350 degrees)
Cream butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, vanilla together until fluffy. Add the flour slowly and when all combined add the finely chopped pecans. Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and bake for 12-14 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden brown. Cool on a rack for several minutes and then roll the cooked cookies into the extra 1/4-1/2 cup powdered sugar.
Enjoy!
Thanks so much for the recipe. My husband loves Mexican Wedding cookies. I’ve tried a couple recipes and he always says that they aren’t quite right. I’ll have to give these a shot!
Thank you so much for the recipe. I love wedding cookies, but have never tried to make them. This sounds so easy maybe I can do it right.
Elizabeth, we made these yesterday. They are awesome! My oldest keeps eating them, so we will have to make a second batch today if we want any left to give to the neighbors! Thank you for the recipe!
Thanks LiEr….we are making some 3rd and 4th batches today for a family party this weekend. I am so glad you liked them 😉
Can you tell me how much this recipe makes? Thank you!
Would also like to know what the yield is on this recipe?
I just made these and they are soo delicious. Buttery and taste a bit like shortbread. I’m really impressed with how little ingredients you need.
Does anyone have these made with cream cheese. I lost my recipe years ago & really love them. I used to make them every Christmas. I think they were called Snow Balls but they are the sae except for the cream cheese. Thank You
Could these be made without pecans? My daughter is allergic……
I found you on Pinterest! Absolutely delicious cookie…so melt in your mouth good. I’ve made three batches in three weeks and I have eaten most of them…..I think I need help…like a 12 step program! Seriously, this is a great recipe. Thanks for Sharing….it will be made often….
Love these cookies ! can I print it out /
Does anyone know how many cookies this recipe makes?
I made these cookies for my Spanish class. They were delicious! Thank you so much for the recipe!
I like them pretty small (they expand a bit while cooking) and get about 48 cookies. I make 2 pans with 24 each. Easy peasy
Just commented. Yes, they held together! Yay, me!
Can you freeze these.
My sister had these at her wedding 11 years ago and for their 10 anniversary I found this recipe. they were totally surprised and loved it them. These are on my list for making for Christmas, because they’re easy and they taste great and not everybody likes chocolate. Thanks again for the recipe
I lost my recipe for these cookies. So I made yours. They are very good
I did add little mini chocolate chips. So So Good. Thank You
You have to add a pinch of salt to blend all the flavor