Description
These buttery, nutty, and melt-in-your-mouth cookies are a timeless favorite for celebrations and holidays. Coated in powdered sugar, Mexican wedding cookies are as delightful to eat as they are to make. Perfect with coffee, tea, or as a sweet gift, they’re a treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped almonds
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup powdered sugar, or more as needed
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter and white sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. - Add Wet Ingredients:
Mix in the vanilla extract and water, ensuring they are fully incorporated. - Combine Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the flour, finely chopped almonds, and salt to the wet mixture. Beat on low speed until just combined to form a soft dough. - Chill the Dough:
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours. - Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). - Shape the Cookies:
Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls using your hands. Place the balls 2 inches apart on unlined cookie sheets. - Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden while the tops remain pale. - Cool the Cookies:
Transfer the cookies to wire racks and let them cool completely for 20 to 30 minutes. - Coat in Powdered Sugar:
Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll the cooled cookies in the sugar until fully coated. For a thicker coating, roll them a second time before serving. - Store and Enjoy:
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Notes
- Nut Variations: Swap almonds for pecans, walnuts, or hazelnuts to customize the flavor.
- Powdered Sugar Coating: For a smoother coating, sift the powdered sugar before rolling the cookies.
- Freezing Dough: Shape the dough into balls, freeze them on a tray, then store in a freezer bag. Bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the bake time.
- Holiday Twist: Add a pinch of cinnamon to the powdered sugar for a festive flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chilling Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1–3 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican