Mexican Wedding Cookies
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Mexican Wedding Cookies
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Mexican wedding cookies are soft and buttery with almonds in every bite! These powdered sugar-covered cookies are crumbly and delicious.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 teaspoons water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped almonds
- ½ cup Powdered sugar, to roll cookies in
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Instructions
- Cream the butter and powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Mix in the vanilla and almond extract. Add the flour and almonds. Mix until just combined. Cover the bowl and chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
- After the dough has chilled preheat the oven to 325°F
- Shape the dough into balls. Roll the balls in powdered sugar and place them on a cookie sheet. (Do not spray the cookie sheet). Bake for 16-18 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool for a minute or two before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, roll them in powdered sugar. Enjoy!
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Notes
- Store cookie dough. The cookie dough can be covered and stored in the fridge for 1-2 days or you can form cookie dough balls and freeze. Thaw before rolling in powdered sugar and baking. See How To Freeze Cookie Dough for tips.
- How to store cookies. Keep cooled cookies in an airtight container on the counter for 3-4 days, or store in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
160kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
68mg
(3%)
Potassium
55mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
236IU
(5%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 55mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 236IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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