Authentic Mexican Wedding Cookies Recipe

Name: Authentic Mexican Wedding Cookies Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 55 mins
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 0.5 cup white sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons water; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup finely chopped almonds; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.5 cup powdered sugar, or more as needed

These delightfully buttery and nut-filled Mexican wedding cookies feature a delicate, crumbly texture and a generous coating of sweet powdered sugar. Their melt-in-your-mouth quality makes them a perfect addition to any holiday cookie selection. Consider preparing an extra batch to package in decorative bags as thoughtful holiday presents.

Total time1 hr 55 mins
Prep time20 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield36 cookies, 36

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Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
0.5 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped almonds
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.5 cup powdered sugar, or more as needed

Instructions

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In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Incorporate the vanilla extract and water. Gradually add the flour, ground almonds, and salt; mix on low speed until just combined. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 1 to 3 hours.
Set your oven to preheat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Roll the chilled cookie dough into 1-inch balls.
Arrange the dough balls on ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Transfer the baked cookies from the baking sheets to wire racks to cool completely, about 20 to 30 minutes.
Pour powdered sugar into a shallow dish. Gently roll each cooled cookie in the powdered sugar until fully coated.
Store the coated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain their freshness.

Nutrition

Calories: 104 kcal
Fat Content: 7 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 1 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Cholesterol Content: 14 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 10 g
Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g