Mexican wedding cookies are the perfect addition to your holiday baking repertoire. These delicious, nut-filled treats have a crumbly texture and a sweet coating of powdered sugar that melts in your mouth. Best of all, they are easy to make and can be shared as gifts with friends and family. Read on for the full recipe and instructions for making these delightful cookies!
What You Will Need
To make these melt-in-your-mouth Mexican wedding cookies, you will need:
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ cups finely chopped almonds (or walnuts)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Powdered sugar for rolling the cookies after baking
Step by Step Instructions
Now let’s get baking! Here is how you make delectable Mexican wedding cookies at home:
1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) 10 min before use. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract and water until blended.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, almonds or walnuts, and salt until evenly combined. Gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture while beating on low speed until everything is blended together. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill for about an hour in the refrigerator before shaping into balls.
3. Form chilled dough into small one-inch balls using your hands or a cookie scoop. Place on prepared cookie sheets about two inches apart from each other; bake for about 17 minutes or until edges are lightly golden browned. Cool completely on wire racks before rolling in powdered sugar to coat completely.
4. Once cooled, roll each cookie ball in powdered sugar again before serving or packing away in festive gift bags for giving away as gifts! Your friends will love them! Conclusion: Making Mexican wedding cookies is easier than you think! With just a few simple ingredients—unsalted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, water, all-purpose flour, nuts of your choice (almonds or walnuts work great), salt—and some time spent crafting these treats with love in your kitchen oven; you can create delicious homemade treats that are sure to be enjoyed by all! Try making some today — they’re sure to be a hit! Enjoy!
