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Mexican Pecan Cookies
Photo: Molly Mears

Mexican Pecan Cookies

5 ingredients 30 min + 10 min 7 1/2 dozen cookies openrecipes
Mexican Pecan Cookies

"This is the best recipe I've tried for the cookies usually called 'Mexican wedding cookies'. These just kind of melt in your mouth with no need to chew on them. The pecan taste is incredible. They are a must for every Christmas reunion with my family."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

802
Calories
16g
Protein
33g
Fat
112g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Pecans 1 oz (28g / ~19 halves) 196
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups very soft butter
  • 3 1/2 cups chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar for rolling

Directions

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