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Mexican Wedding Cookies Recipe

Mexican Wedding Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1-1/3 cup. butter flavor shortening
2/3 cup. confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract
2-1/4 cup. all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp. salt
1 cup. finely chopped pecans
additional confectioners' sugar

Directions:

In a bowl combine shortening, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and almond extracts; beat until light and fluffy.
Add flour, salt and pecans; mix well.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Shape dough into 1- to 11⁄2-inch balls.
Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake 25 minutes or until edges of cookies are light brown.
Roll warm cookies in confectioners’ sugar.
Remove to cooling rack.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	777.74 Kcal (3256 kJ)
Calories from fat	554.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	61.57g	95%
Sodium	39.01mg	2%
Potassium	163.81mg	3%
Total Carbs	50.71g	17%
Sugars	20.64g	83%
Dietary Fiber	3.72g	15%
Protein	6.47g	13%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	0%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	26.6mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	622.23 Kcal (2605 kJ)
Calories from fat	443.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	49.26g	95%
Sodium	31.21mg	2%
Potassium	131.06mg	3%
Total Carbs	40.57g	17%
Sugars	16.51g	83%
Dietary Fiber	2.97g	15%
Protein	5.18g	13%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Iron	1mg	7%
Calcium	21.3mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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