PECAN PUFFS (AKA MEXICAN WEDDING CAKES OR RUSSIAN TEA CAKES)

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One of our family favorite cookies for the holidays-- these are sooo melt-in-your-mouth delicious! These cookies go by many different names. If you desire, you may sub walnuts or hazelnuts for the pecans. I hope you enjoy!!!

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 4 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter
4 tablespoons powdered sugar (heaping)
2 tablespoons vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups pecans, ground (or very finely chopped)
powdered sugar, for rolling cookies in

Steps:

  • Cream butter, add sugar and remaining ingredients.
  • Roll into small balls, and place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake in 325 F oven for 30 minutes.
  • Roll balls into powdered sugar when hot, and again when cool.
  • Note: These cookies taste best when thoroughly cooled (ie best served the next day--if you can wait!).

Mary Ombui
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These cookies are a delicious and festive addition to any holiday cookie platter.


Shaun Griffin
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I've never made pecan puffs before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. They turned out great and I will definitely be making them again.


Hope Buckley
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These cookies are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert. I love to have them with a cup of coffee or tea.


Dianah Pepela
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They're a great way to get the whole family involved in baking.


Umair Nassr
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I love that these cookies are not too sweet. They're the perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness.


Malik Anas
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These cookies are a great make-ahead cookie. I made them a few days ahead of time and they were still fresh and delicious.


Saw Saw
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These cookies are so simple, yet so delicious. I love the combination of pecans and powdered sugar. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.


Maximus Meyers
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I'm not a big fan of nuts, but I love these cookies. The pecan flavor is subtle and the powdered sugar coating is the perfect balance of sweet and nutty.


Mphakamiseni Mzimela
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These cookies are a staple in my holiday baking. They're always a crowd-pleaser and they're so easy to make. I love the way the powdered sugar melts in my mouth.


Koryann mccomas
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I've made these pecan puffs several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them.


Zanjbeel Rajpoot
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These cookies are so delicious and addictive! I can't stop eating them. The pecan flavor is amazing and the powdered sugar coating is the perfect finishing touch.


Laree Zimmerman
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I made these pecan puffs for a holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they look so festive. I will definitely be making them again.


YOUCEF NIKE
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These pecan puffs are a delightful treat! The combination of nutty pecans and sweet powdered sugar is simply irresistible. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. My family loved them and they were gone in no time.