Galletitas de Nuez (besitos)

galletitas

These galletitas de nuez, also known as besitos de nuez, are tender, buttery cookies made with pecans and a hint of vanilla, then coated in confectioner’s sugar for a melt-in-your-mouth finish. Perfect for the holidays or as a sweet little treat with coffee!

prep 20

cook 20

total 40

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Ingredients

▢ 2 ½ cups pecans (or walnuts)
▢ 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
▢ ½ cup confectioners sugar (plus more for coating)
▢ 1 cup butter (softened)
▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Add the pecans and sugar to a food processor, and pulse until they’re finely ground (about 30 seconds).
Add the flour and salt, and pulse again until just combined.
Add the butter and vanilla, and process until a dough forms. If needed, add one or two tablespoons of cold water to help the dough come together.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cooking tray with parchment paper.
Using a small cookie scoop, shape the dough into ½-inch thick balls and place them on the tray.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cookies are slightly brown.
Remove the tray from the oven and place it over a cooling rack and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
Gently toss the cookies in a bowl with confectioner's sugar and then place them on a cooling rack to cool down completely before storing.

Notes

You can toast the pecans for extra nutty flavor.
If the temperature in your kitchen is too warm, you can chill the cookies before baking so they hold their shape.
Store the galletitas in an airtight container for up to a week. In humid areas, add a small piece of dry bread to absorb moisture.

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