Recipe to make the Wedding Cookies
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Wedding cookies are a Southern tradition that are often served at weddings, showers, and other special occasions. They are usually made with pecans and powdered sugar, but some recipes also include almond extract and vanilla extract. The cookies are rolled in confectioners’ sugar before baking, which gives them their characteristic powdered sugar coating.
If you’re looking for a traditional recipe for wedding cookies, this is it. These cookies are simple to make and only require a few ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry. The key to making perfect wedding cookies is to use finely ground pecans. You can either grind your own pecans in a food processor, or you can purchase finely ground pecans from the baking aisle of your local grocery store.
To make the cookie dough, start by creaming together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Then add in the extracts and beat until combined. Next, add the flour and ground pecans and mix until everything is well combined. The dough will be quite crumbly, but that’s okay. Just press it together with your hands until it forms a ball.
Now it’s time to roll the cookies. Take a small scoop of dough (I like to use a 1-tablespoon scoop) and roll it into a ball. Then roll the ball in confectioners’ sugar until it’s completely coated. Place the sugar-coated balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and repeat with the remaining dough.
Bake the cookies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until they are set and lightly golden brown around the edges. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
These classic wedding cookies are always a hit at parties and special occasions. They’re simple to make and only require a few ingredients, so they’re perfect for last-minute entertaining
