Description
These tender, melt-in-your-mouth Wedding Cookies are packed with buttery almond flavor and coated in a double layer of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped almonds
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, cold
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and water, mixing until just combined.
- Sift in the flour and add the chopped almonds, beating on medium-high speed until a dough forms.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up the dough.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 16 to 19 minutes, or until set but not browned.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar while warm.
- Allow to cool completely before rolling in powdered sugar a second time.
Notes
Ensure nuts are chopped finely to prevent the cookies from crumbling. Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 1 hr 15 min
- Chilling Time: 1 hr
- Cook Time: 18 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 28mg
Keywords: Wedding Cookies, Mexican wedding cookies, almond cookies, holiday baking, easy dessert