Mexican Wedding Cookies ❤️❤️ 🍪 ❤️❤️

Mexican Wedding Cookies are a delightful, melt-in-your-mouth treat perfect for celebrations, holidays, or simply indulging in a sweet moment. These buttery, nutty cookies are rolled in powdered sugar for a beautiful snowy finish, making them a favorite for festive occasions.

Ingredients

(Makes about 36 cookies)

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped almonds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar (or more for coating)

Directions

1. Gather the Ingredients:

Ensure all ingredients are ready before starting.

2. Make the Dough:

In a medium bowl, beat softened butter and white sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Mix in vanilla extract and water.
Add flour, chopped almonds, and salt. Mix on low speed until just combined.
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 3 hours.

3. Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

4. Shape the Cookies:

Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls.
Place them 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

5. Bake:

Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely (about 20–30 minutes).

6. Coat with Powdered Sugar:

Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl.
Roll each cooled cookie in the powdered sugar until evenly coated.

7. Store and Enjoy:

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
These cookies make wonderful gifts and are perfect for celebrations!

Tips:

For extra coating, roll the cookies in powdered sugar a second time before serving.
Substitute almonds with pecans or walnuts for a slightly different flavor.

Enjoy these classic Mexican Wedding Cookies, a delightful treat for any occasion! 🎉🍪❤️