Mexican Pecan Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375F (190C).

Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, mash together the flour, butter, chopped pecans, and cup of confectioners' sugar until the mixture is fully combined and forms a soft dough.

Step 3: Take about 2 teaspoons of the dough for each cookie and roll it into a -inch ball.

Step 4: Place the dough balls on ungreased cookie sheets, ensuring they are evenly spaced.

Step 5: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden brown, while the tops remain pale.

Step 6: Allow the cookies to cool completely before rolling them in the remaining 1 cup of confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

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