Pecan Shortbread Cookies - Mexican Wedding Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add in the flour, salt, and cinnamon and mix until combined.
4. Stir in the chopped pecans.
5. Roll the dough into balls and place on a greased baking sheet.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
7. Allow to cool and dust with powdered sugar.

Interesting Facts

• Mexican Wedding Cookies are also known as "Snowball Cookies".
• The origin of the Mexican Wedding Cookie is unclear, but it is believed to have originated in Europe.
• Pecans are native to North America and were first grown by Native American tribes.
• Shortbread is a type of biscuit that originated in Scotland.