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Chocolate Mexican Wedding Cookies Recipe

Chocolate Mexican Wedding Cookies Recipe

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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (180 degrees C).
In a large bowl, cream butter, 1/3 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the vanilla extract.
In a small bowl, mix the flour, ground pecans, 1/2 cup grated chocolate, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and salt together well.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for two hours, until firm.
Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place balls 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake in a 325 degree oven for 15 - 18 minutes. The cookies should be firm to the touch, then cool for 1 minute, and transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
In a small bowl mix together the 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar and 1/4 cup of ground cocoa.
Coat the the cookies while still warm in the sugar and cocoa mix.
Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	985.18 Kcal (4125 kJ)
Calories from fat	656.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	72.96g	112%
Cholesterol	83.46mg	28%
Sodium	313.25mg	13%
Potassium	749.52mg	16%
Total Carbs	80.9g	27%
Sugars	48.07g	192%
Dietary Fiber	4.81g	19%
Protein	8.83g	18%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	101.1mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	435.8 Kcal (1825 kJ)
Calories from fat	290.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.28g	112%
Cholesterol	36.92mg	28%
Sodium	138.57mg	13%
Potassium	331.55mg	16%
Total Carbs	35.79g	27%
Sugars	21.26g	192%
Dietary Fiber	2.13g	19%
Protein	3.9g	18%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	13%
Iron	0.6mg	7%
Calcium	44.7mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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