Mexican Wedding Cookie Recipe

[devonsmom]

 

 

            1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
            1/2 cup shortening
            1 cup powdered sugar
            1 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
            2 cups all-purpose flour
            1/4 teaspoon salt
            1 cup finely chopped pecans

            1 cup powdered sugar for rolling cookie.
            Hardware
            Large bowl
            Small bowl
            Cookie sheets
            Mixer

            Step 1: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
            Step 2: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together
            butter, shortening, and 1 cup of powdered sugar.
            Step 3: Gradually add 1 cup of flour and salt, combining with mixer.
            Step 4: Add remaining 1 cup of flour and pecans, stirring with
            spoon. Dough will be stiff.
            Step 5: Form dough into tablespoon size balls and place on cookie
            sheet 1 inch apart.
            Step 6: Bake 15-20 minutes, or until cookies are lightly golden
            brown.
            Step 7: In small bowl, add 1 cup of powdered sugar. While cookies
            are still warm, roll each one coating completely.
            Makes about 36 cookies.