Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Mexican Wedding Cakes

These cookies are a tradition in our family. They are so easy to make and taste amazing.

Ingredients
recipe courtesy of Pillsbury

1 cup powdered sugar, divided
1 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans, walnuts or almonds
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

2. In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup powdered sugar, butter and vanilla until light and fluffy.

3. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour, nuts and salt and mix until dough forms.

4. Shape into 1 inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet 1 inch apart.

5. Bake at 325 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes or until set but not brown.

6. Immediately remove from cookie sheet, let cool slightly and roll in remaining 1/2 cup of powdered sugar.

7. Let cool completely and re-roll in powdered sugar.

8. Store cookies in an air tight container.

Makes 5 dozen

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