Скачать или смотреть Galletitas de Nuez or Besitos Cookies

These delicate Galletitas de Nuez, also known as Besitos, are a beloved Mexican cookie made with ground pecans or walnuts, butter, and powdered sugar. They’re soft, crumbly, and melt in your mouth with every bite. Perfect for the holidays, coffee time, or anytime you want a nostalgic sweet treat!

INGREDIENTS
2 ½ cups pecans or walnuts (whatever you have available)
2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup confectioners sugar (and then more for coating the cookies)
1 cup softened butter
1 tsp Mexican vanilla extract

METHOD
Start by adding the pecans and sugar to a food processor and pulse for about 30 seconds, until they’re finely ground. This gives the cookies their signature texture and nutty flavor.

Next, add the flour and a pinch of salt, and pulse again just until everything’s mixed. Then drop in the butter and vanilla, and blend until a soft dough starts to come together. If it looks a little dry, you can add a tablespoon or two of cold water to help it along.

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, shape the dough into small balls—about ½ inch thick—and place them on the tray.

Bake these Mexican walnut cookies for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they’re lightly golden on the bottom.

Once they’re out of the oven, let them rest for about 5 minutes on the tray. While they’re still warm, gently roll each one in powdered sugar (this is what gives besitos cookies their dreamy, melt-in-your-mouth finish). Let them cool completely on a rack before storing 🍪.

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You can also find this recipe on my blog with step by step photos, plus helpful tips and notes: https://www.maricruzavalos.com/gallet...