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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Buttery Mexican Wedding Cookies

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Delightful, tender cookies made with butter, sugar, and nuts, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar (plus extra for rolling)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Finely Chopped Nuts (Pecans, Walnuts, or Almonds)
  • 1 teaspoon Optional Cinnamon (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  4. Sift the all-purpose flour and salt together, then gradually incorporate into the butter mixture.
  5. Fold in the finely chopped nuts, ensuring an even distribution throughout the dough.
  6. Shape the dough into small balls, about one inch in diameter.
  7. Place the cookie balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about an inch apart.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until they are lightly golden on the bottom.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet.
  10. Roll each warm cookie in powdered sugar until well coated.

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Notes

For a festive touch, you can sprinkle a little cinnamon on top before serving.

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