Mexican Wedding Cookies Delight (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup softened butter
02 - ½ cup powdered sugar, plus extra for rolling
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
05 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
06 - ¾ cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Cream together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
03 - Gradually add the all-purpose flour and kosher salt, mixing just until combined. Stir in the chopped nuts.
04 - Scoop the dough into 1-inch portions and roll each piece into smooth balls between your hands.
05 - Place the dough balls on a baking tray and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set but not browned.
06 - Remove cookies from the oven and cool on the tray for 1-2 minutes. Roll each warm cookie in powdered sugar, then transfer to a cooling rack.
07 - Once fully cooled, roll cookies in powdered sugar one or two more times until well-coated.
08 - Store cookies in an airtight container. Enjoy as a sweet treat!

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