Almond Tea Cookies
These cookies are a rendition of the more traditional Mexican Wedding Cookies or Tea Cakes that are basically shortbread with nuts and rolled in powdered sugar. They are perfect for pairing with a mug of tea or coffee.
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup almond flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ¾ cup pecans, chopped
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C)
- In a bowl cream together powdered sugar and butter.
- Add all-purpose flour, almond flour, salt, and extracts. Then mix together.
- Add nuts and mix gently. Dough should come together, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until it's easier to form.
- Weight out pieces of dough about 20 grams each and roll them into spheres with the your palms.
- Place the shaped dough on a line baking sheet with parchment paper and bake for about 10-15 minutes. Allow cookies to cool completely before dusting with sugar.
- In a shallow bowl, add powdered sugar. Then roll each cookie until well coated with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 13mgPotassium: 6mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 118IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.2mg