MEXICAN WEDDING CAKES

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I got this recipe from the United Way, JC Penny Cookbook 1996. They are always a big hit at Christmas time. Baking time is per sheet - so multiply that by how many cookie sheets you need to use.

Provided by Color Guard Mom

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24-36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Cream butter, the 1/2 cup powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • Combine flour and pecans.
  • Stir into butter mixture.
  • Shape dough into 1 inch balls. place on ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake in 325 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar; cool on wire rack.
  • Roll again in powdered sugar.
  • Sprinkle with additional chopped pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.7, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 54.7, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 2.6, Protein 1.4

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