My recipe for this cookie, which I only make a Christmas, is Danish Cookies. It’s also called Mexican Wedding Cookies, Russian Tea Cakes, and I don’t know what all else. Our kids always called them Pecan Balls, which is less exotic but more descriptive.
Danish Cookies
- 1 stick butter or margarine
- 3 Tbs powdered sugar
- 1 cup sifted flour
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Mix and roll into 1″ balls. Bake at 250F for 1/2 hour. Cool slightly, then roll in more powdered sugar.
Makes 24
I don’t know why I don’t make these more often; they’re super easy. I’m not very good with cookies, but these always come out perfect. Still, they’re just a Christmas thing. Go figure.
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Dan Antion
December 22, 2020 at 8:29amI remember these. But yes, only at Christmas.
RAAckerman@Cerebrations.biz
December 22, 2020 at 1:12pmI thought Russian Tea Cakes had dates!
Marian Allen
December 22, 2020 at 4:47pmWell, some probably do. Maybe they’re supposed to. I’m just saying that I’ve heard these called that. Folks’ll say anything.
Marian Allen
December 22, 2020 at 4:47pmWhip away!
Alicia Butcher Ehrhardt
December 23, 2020 at 1:20amPolvorones. ‘Frangible’ cookies – they break up like clumps of dry dirt, polvo.
One of my favorite cookies – and I don’t eat carbs any more, so I miss them.
Marian Allen
December 23, 2020 at 10:37amHa! Another name to add to the list! 🙂
circadianreflections
December 23, 2020 at 8:55amI love these, but have never made them. Let’s have a few with a cuppa shall we? 😀🎄
Marian Allen
December 23, 2020 at 10:38amAbsolutely! Here’s a plate and a cup. I’ll be Mother and pour, shall I?
circadianreflections
December 23, 2020 at 10:55amOh, yes please, and Thank you! 😀