Nuez Caramelita Holiday Cookies are a beautiful celebration of simple ingredients and comforting flavors. Inspired by traditional Mexican baking, these buttery pecan cookies offer a delicate sweetness with a subtle caramel note that feels especially fitting for the holiday season.
The combination of powdered sugar and brown sugar creates a soft, tender crumb that truly melts in your mouth. Finely chopped pecans add warmth and texture, while vanilla ties everything together with gentle richness. These cookies are understated yet deeply satisfying.
Perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday trays, or gifting, Nuez Caramelitas bake quickly and store well. Their pale, delicate appearance is part of their charm, so they should remain lightly colored rather than golden.
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Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar, these cookies feel festive without being fussy. They are the kind of treat that disappears quickly, one buttery bite at a time.
Servings: 24 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
Optional Coating
- Powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar
Instructions:
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