…a dessert to symbolize true love
For the last Spanish class of the semester, Señora Frazier requested that we spend at least 30 minutes outside of class engaged in an activity reflecting the Spanish culture. I of course, decided to spend my time baking. I chose to make Mexican Wedding Cake, a dessert that symbolizes love. These cakes are served at most wedding celebrations, along with a variety of nutty fruitcakes. Just like most relationships, this dessert encompasses ingredients that are opposite in flavor and personality. The spice of the cinnamon and the sweetness of the sugar are what make this dessert a delectable choice. Easy to make and even easier to devour, these bite-sized cakes are fun, flavorful, and packed with love. I hope you enjoy :) Adios!
(Recipe by: Bon Appétit)
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup pecans, toasted, coarsely ground
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
(1) Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until light and fluffy; Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until well blended
(2) Beat in flour, then pecans and divide dough in half; form each half into ball
(3) Wrap separately in plastic; chill until cold, about 30 minutes
(4) Preheat oven to 350°F
(5) Whisk remaining 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar and cinnamon in pie dish to blend; Set cinnamon sugar aside
(6) Working with half of chilled dough, roll dough by 2 teaspoonful’s between palms into balls; Roll in cinnamon sugar mixture and arrange balls on heavy large baking sheet, spacing 1/2 inch apart
(7) Bake cookies until golden brown on bottom and just pale golden on top, about 18 minutes
(8) Cool cookies 5 minutes on baking sheet, then gently toss warm cookies in cinnamon sugar for the second time to coat completely; Transfer coated cookies to rack and cool completely
(9) Repeat procedure with remaining half of dough. (Cookies can be prepared 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature; reserve remaining cinnamon sugar.)
(10) Sift remaining cinnamon sugar over cookies and serve :)