Vegan Mexican Wedding Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup vegan butter
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the vegan butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt and mix until combined.
3. Fold in the walnuts, coconut, and vanilla extract.
4. Form the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
5. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Roll the cooled cookies in the powdered sugar.
6. Serve and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• These cookies are traditionally served during Mexican weddings.
• The dough can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• The cookies will keep for up to a week stored in an airtight container.