Mexican Wedding Cookies
Deliciously buttery, nut-filled Mexican wedding cookies have a crumbly texture and a sweet powdered sugar coating. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are a welcome addition to your holiday cookie tray. Make an extra batch to wrap in festive cookie bags and share as holiday gifts.
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup white sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 teaspoons water
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup finely chopped almonds
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ cup powdered sugar, or more as needed
Description
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Gather all ingredients.
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Beat butter and sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla and water. Add flour, almonds, and salt; beat on low speed until dough is just combined. Cover and chill for 1 to 3 hours.
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Shape chilled dough into 1-inch balls.
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Place 2 inches apart onto unlined cookie sheets.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove cookies from the sheets and transfer to wire racks to cool, 20 to 30 minutes.
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Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll cooled cookies in powdered sugar to coat.
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Transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature.
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