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Mexican Wedding Cakes
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4.9 stars stars based on 238 reviews - 99% would make this again
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Makes about 48
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups all-pupose flour
1 cup finely chopped almonds or pecans
1/4 teaspoon salt
powdered sugar
Pre-heat oven to 325 F. In a large bowl combine 1/2 cup powdered sugar, butter and vanilla. Blend well. Stir in flour, nuts and salt until dough holds together. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 15-20 minutes until set but not brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets. Cool slightly and roll in powdered sugar. Cool completely and reroll in powdered sugar.
Reviews of Mexican Wedding Cakes:
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Berta in Mn May 8, 2015
Would make this again.
These are so yummy and I always add vanilla nut extract (Watkins) when I make them - gives them a much more intense flavor. Plus I toast my pecans first and that adds to the cookie also. Everyone loves them! 5 stars
Martha in carpinteria California Dec 21, 2014
Would make this again.
These are the best and very easy to make everyone loves, loves,loves then they are a big hit for every holiday in Oki our family 3 stars
dee in san pedro ca. Dec 3, 2014
Would make this again.
these are a family fave. I make them every Christmas. 5 stars
A cookie baker in vancouver,bc Oct 22, 2014
Would make this again.
finally found this again , I have looked for it for years and didn't know what site I found it on, these are the best 5 stars
Karen in Clarence, ny Jan 2, 2014
Would make this again.
These are great cookies! 5 stars
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