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Mexican Wedding Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Bernie PHOTO BY: ShawnaRae

"Delicious nutty cookies that are rolled in powdered sugar. These are perfect for any special occasion."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 56 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped almonds
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Stir in vanilla and water. Add the flour and almonds, mix until blended. Cover and chill for 3 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  3. Shape dough into balls or crescents. Place on an unprepared cookie sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from pan to cool on wire racks. When cookies are cool, roll in confectioners' sugar. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2005 by Rene'emarie
I made a few change to this recipe as well. I have made Mexican Wedding Cookies for more than... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2003 by T. STAGGS
I love this cookie recipe. It is quick and simple, and great for any occasion. I used 3/4 c.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2007 by JENNerAsian
I couldn't get the powdered sugar to stick to the cookies after they had cooled...might try... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2006 by Newlywedws
These cookies were simple to make, and would be simple enough for a child to make (w/ adult... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2004 by CHARLIEINTHEBOX
This was my first shot at making wedding cookies. Although I used pecans instead of almond,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2007 by yenny58
This was a great recipe! I did use chopped walnuts in place of the suggested nuts because I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2007 by Cheryl
I made these for the holiday's and they turned out great. I added a pinch of salt to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by carrieannro
These are great cookies; however, I made a few changes. I used confectioners' sugar instead... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2007 by Sally
my first recipe from allrecipes.com and it was great! i only gave it 4 stars because i made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2006 by Jessica
I made this recipe for a Spanish project for the whole class. It turned out bsolutely amazing... MORE

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