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Mexican Wedding Cookies

Mexican wedding cookies are soft and buttery with almonds in every bite! These powdered sugar-covered cookies are crumbly and delicious.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chill Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 26 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 160 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. After the dough has chilled preheat the oven to 325°F
  3. 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.
  4. 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!
  5. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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

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

% 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.