For best results, use high-quality German sweet chocolate. The flavor really shines through! If your dough is too soft to handle, chill it for an additional 30 minutes. These cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Chocolate Mexican Wedding Cookies
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PREP TIME0 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME0 mins
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SERVING8 People
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These delicate, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are a chocolatey twist on the classic Mexican Wedding Cookie. Infused with warm cinnamon and rich German sweet chocolate, they're the perfect treat for any occasion.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate46 g
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Cholesterol61 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein5 g
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Saturated Fat19 g
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Sodium167 mg
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Sugar22 g
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Fat37 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes using an electric mixer.
02 Step
Recipe View 1 mins Beat in the vanilla extract until well combined. (1 minute)
03 Step
Recipe View 2 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground pecans, 1/2 cup grated chocolate, cinnamon, and salt. (2 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View 3 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View 1 hrs 30 mins Divide the dough in half, wrap each portion in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 hours, until firm enough to handle. (60-120 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View 10 mins Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). (10 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View 15 mins Shape the chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Place the balls about 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. (15 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View 17 mins Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the cookies are firm to the touch and lightly golden brown on the bottom. (15-18 minutes)
09 Step
Recipe View 1 hrs Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 1 minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (60 minutes)
10 Step
Recipe View 1 mins While the cookies are still slightly warm, prepare the coating by sifting together the remaining 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and 1/4 cup grated chocolate in a shallow bowl.
11 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Roll each cookie in the confectioners' sugar mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Place the coated cookies back on the wire rack to cool completely. Re-roll in sugar if desired.
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Jarrell Mertz
Feb 25, 2025I made these for a holiday party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them." - John B.
Kelvin Price
Jan 17, 2025These cookies are amazing! The chocolate flavor is perfect, and they're so delicate and crumbly." - Sarah M.
Cecelia Boehm
Dec 26, 2024The chilling time is essential. Don't skip it! My first batch spread too much, but the second batch was perfect after chilling the dough longer." - Emily K.