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Mexican Wedding Cookies

By: Bernie

"Delicious nutty cookies that are rolled in powdered sugar. These are perfect for any special occasion."

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Original Recipe Yield 3 dozen

Ingredients

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

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.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
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.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 207 | Total Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 27mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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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...

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....

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2004 by CHARLIEINTHEBOX

This was my first shot at making wedding cookies. Although I used pecans instead of almond,...

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...

Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2006 by Blondeprincess

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These cookies were simple to make, and would be simple enough for a child to make (w/ adult...

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by carrieannro

These are great cookies; however, I made a few changes. I used confectioners' sugar instead...

Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2006 by Jessica

I made this recipe for a Spanish project for the whole class. It turned out bsolutely amazing...

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...

Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2007 by Amanda

my first recipe from allrecipes.com and it was great! i only gave it 4 stars because i made...

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...

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