Mexican Wedding Cookies

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Mexican Wedding Cookies). Delicious nutty cookies that are rolled in powdered sugar. These are perfect for any special occasion.

Brief

Servings: 18

Yield: 3 dozen

Mexican Wedding Cookies

Ingredients

1 cup butter

½ cup white sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 teaspoons water

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup chopped almonds

½ cup confectioners' sugar

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Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl cream the butter and sugar. Stir in vanilla and water. Add the flour and almonds mix until blended. Cover and chill for 3 hours.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Step 3

Shape dough into balls or crescents. Place on an unprepared cookie sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from pan to cool on wire racks. When cookies are cool roll in confectioners' sugar. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Wedding Cookies

Servings Per Recipe:18

Calories: 207.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.7g 5%

Carbohydrates: 20.6g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 1g 4%

Sugars: 9.2g

Fat: 13g 20%

Saturated Fat: 6.7g 34%

Cholesterol: 27.1mg 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 315.7IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.5mg 12%

Folate: 27.3mcg 7%

Calcium: 18.3mg 2%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 17.9mg 6%

Potassium: 57.2mg 2%

Sodium: 73mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 117.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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