Polvorones

The name of these buttery, pecan-laced cookies comes from the Spanish word polvo, which means “dust” or “powder” and loosely describes their delicious crumbly texture. Also known as Mexican wedding cookies, they make an appearance every Christmas and are also prominently displayed on the main table at weddings, quinceañeras, and other special occasions. Texas is famous for its pecans, so these cookies always taste like home to me. I have also seen them called Russian tea cakes and sn