Dessert for 24
Mexican Wedding Cookies
These nutty butter cookies bake until lightly golden, then are rolled in powdered sugar while warm.
Typical price
$2.20for 4 servings
$0.55 per serving$2.20 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 9 oz | $6.30Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.22 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecans or walnuts
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup confectioner sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line two baking sheets with baking paper.
- Pulse the pecans or walnuts with the flour and salt until finely ground.
- Beat the butter, one-third cup powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy, then mix in the nut-flour mixture.
- Shape the dough into 24 balls, place them on the sheets, and bake for 12 to 14 minutes.
- Cool the cookies on the sheets for 5 minutes, then roll them in the remaining powdered sugar.
- Cool the coated cookies completely for 10 minutes before storing them.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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