Mexican Wedding Cookies (Polvorones) Recipe
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Mexican Wedding Cookies (Polvorones)

By: Crisco Baking Sticks® 
"These Mexican Wedding Cookies with chopped walnuts are a sweet treat for any occasion!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (36)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 -dozen cookies
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup CRISCO® Butter Shortening*
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, divided
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups finely chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Combine shortening, 1 cup powdered sugar and vanilla in bowl of electric mixer; beat on medium speed until well blended.
  3. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Add to creamed mixture; mix well. Stir in walnuts; mix well. Roll dough into walnut-size balls; place on ungreased baking sheets about 1 12 inches apart.
  4. Bake 15 minutes or until edges begin to brown slightly. Cool on baking sheets until cool enough to handle, but still warm. While still warm, roll in remaining 1 cup powdered sugar; place on cooling racks to cool completely.

Footnotes

  • *1 stick Crisco® Butter Shortening Sticks can be substituted for 1 cup Crisco® Butter Shortening

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 215 | Total Fat: 14.4g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2010 by LornaJean   view full review
I was so excited to see "Mexican Wedding Cookies" here as they are a family favorite at...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2010 by domesticbliss Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is my all-time favorite Christmas cookie recipe. But real butter is the only way to go....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2010 by TeresaA   view full review
This recipe was FANTASTIC...the only modification I made was I also added 1/2 tsp of almond...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2010 by katherine   view full review
Anything with powdered sugar on it is a hit in our house. I sometimes use extra vanilla for a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2010 by Rottieprincess   view full review
We call these snowball cookies or snowballs and the are the same basic cookies. I don't have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2010 by mariana.ramos06   view full review
Now this is a cookie! Tasted absolutely fantastic. I used real butter instead of shortening...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2010 by ldygem35   view full review
Love these , I change it up and add cinnamon to powder sugar and roll them in that . I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2010 by Nell   view full review
Have made these many times. Personal preference calls for pecans instead of walnuts. Great...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2011 by World_Diplomat03   view full review
I used 1 cup of margarine instead of shortening and used 1 cup of chocolate chips instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2010 by mariannematthews24   view full review
these are very nice. definitely double the vanilla in the recipe. i used pecans..nice and...

 

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