MEXICAN WEDDING CAKES I
Rich, delicate, pretty cookie for Holiday or party trays. Melts in your mouth. Easy to make, just a little labor intensive. The less you handle this dough, the more delicate the finished cookie.
Provided by DeAnn Plaskett
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cream together confectioner's sugar and butter. Add vanilla, cinnamon and almonds.
- Knead in flour by hand until completely mixed.
- Chill dough for about an hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- Roll out dough to one inch thickness. Cut into 1 inch pieces, and roll quickly and gently into a ball. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Bake for about 15 minutes.
- When baked, dip or roll in confectioner's sugar. Store airtight in layers with waxed paper in between.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 45.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
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esther nicholas
[email protected]These cookies are a staple in my holiday baking rotation. They're always a hit with my family and friends.
Lahiru Lahirulahiru
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds for the pecans. They turned out just as well!
MD Motaleb Islam
[email protected]These cookies are a great make-ahead dessert. I made them a few days ahead of time, and they were still just as delicious.
Ahmad Phone
[email protected]I'm new to baking, and these cookies were a great place to start. They're simple to make, and they turned out perfectly.
Alejandro Hincapie mjbn asv dheha
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and nutty. I love the way the pecans add a little crunch.
Humaira Tariq
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and crumbly.
Ramesh Xettry
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too dry for my taste.
Butt Ali (khurasani)
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Jibon Miah
[email protected]The cookies were delicious, not too sweet, and melted in my mouth.
Maher Sajjad
[email protected]These Mexican Wedding Cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. The nutty flavor of the pecans is a perfect complement to the sweet dough. I'll definitely be making these again!