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MEXICAN WEDDING COOKIES

Mexican Wedding Cookies The Mexican wedding cookie is always popular at Christmas.  These cookies are served at Mexican weddings as a dessert as well. They are kind of like shortbread and will melt in your mouth.

1 cup powdered sugar, divided
1 cup butter or margarine or two sticks, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract, optional
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup pecan or almonds, ground
 
Beat the softened butter, 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar, the almond extract and the vanilla extract with mixer well.  Add the all-purpose flour and continue mixing until a dough forms. Fold in the pecans with a spoon. Make into 1 inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake in preheated 325 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes. (Mine are usually done in 15 minutes but ovens vary).  Remove from oven and roll in the other 1/2 cup of powdered sugar. (I let mine cool and roll a second time which means you may need a little more sugar if you roll twice.)  Makes about 36 cookies depending on size you make them. Enjoy!
 
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14 Responses

  1. I made these cookies for my extended family, all of whom are Mexican and they thought I got them at a Mexican bakery.

  2. My Mother made these and she called them Sand Tarts. I’ve also heard them called crescents.

  3. Is it snowing on your website or is it just way passed my bed time? :) Thanks for another great recipe!

  4. these are yummy!My aunty used to make these for us!I all-ready have the ingredients for mine:)

  5. I AM GONNA MAKE THESE COOKIES…TY …HOW CAN I MAKE IT SNOW ON MY PAGE????

  6. These are so good, I used to bake them when my 5 children were little. They will make a hit for anyone.

  7. I don’t think I’ve ever seen Mexican Wedding Cookies made with butter. I always thought their amazing taste came from the lard. I’m from Hawai’i and about 30 yrs. ago I had the opportunity to live in Albuquerque for a few months and had wedding cookies for the first time….so delish!

  8. Made them and they were delicious! They didn’t last a day! Will definitely be making them again and again!

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