Chocolate Chip Mexican Wedding Cakes

Mexican Wedding Cakes are traditional cookies served at weddings and other celebrations in Mexico. They are also known as Russian Tea Cakes or Snowball Cookies in other countries.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 57 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Chocolate Chip Mexican Wedding Cakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Mexican Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 57 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Powdered Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 cup All-Purpose Flour
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Pecans
• ¹⁄₂ cup Mini Chocolate Chips
• 1 cup Powdered Sugar (for coating)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
4. Fold in the pecans and mini chocolate chips.
5. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
8. Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar to coat.
9. Transfer the coated cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar again for a second coating.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 21g8%

Sugars 12g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.