ITALIAN WEDDING COOKIES
Buttery, nutty, melt-in-your-mouth "Biscotti di Nozze" is a global favorite, known by various names in different cultures. These delightful powdered sugar snowballs are treats you can enjoy year-round, but especially during the holidays.
Servings: 48 cookies
Calories: 42kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 stick soft unsalted butter room temperature
- ½ cup sifted confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour—do NOT use self-rising flour
- ¼ tsp. kosher salt
- ¾ cup finely chopped toasted pecans
- ½ cup confectioners’ sugar for coating the cookies you may need more or use less
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- Mix thoroughly the soft butter, the ½ cup confectioners’ sugar, and the vanilla.
- Sift together the salt and flour and work into the butter mixture.
- Add in the finely chopped toasted pecans. Mix until the dough holds together.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet or a parchment-lined one.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the cookie is set but not brown.
- Roll the cookies in confectioners’ sugar while still warm.
- Cool. Roll in sugar again.
Notes
- Make sure your butter is at room temperature for easy mixing and better incorporation of ingredients.
- Sift the flour and confectioners' sugar to avoid lumps and ensure a smooth dough.
- Toast the pecans before chopping to enhance their flavor. Let them cool completely before adding to the dough.
- Don't overbake the cookies. They should be set but not brown to maintain their light color and tender texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 0.04mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.3mg