This is the first cookie recipe I made when I was 9 years old.... and still love it!

I'm from mexico too, we call them "polvorones" there are many kinds of "polvorones". anyway.... these are DELICIOUSSSSS! I just added a teaspoon (maybe 2) of vanilla extract and I think it gives you a better taste! very delicious! you should try it!

I have :) Saludos de Brownsville, Texas!

Mexican weddings? I haven't seen that cookies as a dessert on a wedding = S Greetings from Monterrey, MEXICO

These will be even more tender if you scoop the dough with a tiny spring loaded ice cream scoop, aka #100 disher. This keeps you from compacting the dough even slightly when you roll it into balls.

My Grandmother use to make these cookies for weddings and they were a favorite among the guests. She used to add anise to the mix and it gives them a good flavor. Most of the time she did not add nuts and they still were great. For Valentines Day she would add food color and other flavorings i.e. cherry. For St. Patricks day they were green and had a hint of mint. You can be as creative as you like and add your on touch of whatever you like.

Thanks ladies... my question would of been...can I substitute other nuts for pecans. Pecans are expensive up north.

I make them with almonds instead of pecans.

I use to make these with my mom at Christmas. They are also called sandtarts and us use to put walnuts instead of pecans. We also put the powder sugar on when they were warm and then again when they cooled dowm Yummy!!!!

Macadamias are incredible in place of pecans. I make these for Christmas cookies