How to Make Mexican Wedding Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for the perfect sweet treat to add to your dessert table, look no further than Mexican Wedding Cookies. These delicate, buttery cookies are a staple at traditional Mexican weddings and are also popular at holiday celebrations and other special occasions. Known for their melt-in-your-mouth texture and irresistible nutty flavor, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your household. And the best part? They're incredibly easy to make, so you can enjoy these delectable t...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup finely chopped almonds
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup powdered sugar, or more as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 36 cookies

  • Beat butter and sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla and water. Add flour, almonds, and salt; beat on low speed until dough is just combined. Cover and chill for 1 to 3 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Shape chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart onto unlined cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove cookies from the sheets and transfer to wire racks to cool, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll cooled cookies in powdered sugar to coat. Transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature.
  • Nutrition

    104 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 1mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 29mg