MEXICAN WEDDING CAKES I

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Rich, delicate, pretty cookie for Holiday or party trays. Melts in your mouth. Easy to make, just a little labor intensive. The less you handle this dough, the more delicate the finished cookie.

Provided by DeAnn Plaskett

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup ground blanched almonds
2 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Cream together confectioner's sugar and butter. Add vanilla, cinnamon and almonds.
  • Knead in flour by hand until completely mixed.
  • Chill dough for about an hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Roll out dough to one inch thickness. Cut into 1 inch pieces, and roll quickly and gently into a ball. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Bake for about 15 minutes.
  • When baked, dip or roll in confectioner's sugar. Store airtight in layers with waxed paper in between.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 45.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Md Iqbal
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites and yolks. They're also really easy to make and they taste great.


BIG D Mikeals
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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. They're not like any other cookie I've ever had before.


lalla botha
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Togor Tanvir
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I'm not a huge fan of cookies, but these were actually really good. They're not too sweet and they have a great texture.


Adeniyi Taofeek
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg yolks. They're also really easy to make and they taste great.


Asam Khan but
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These cookies are perfect for a party or a potluck. They're always a hit!


Saleem Lucky
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I love these cookies! They're so light and fluffy and they have a great flavor.


Meta Bevc
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These cookies are so good! They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty.


Nesrine Khouni
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I was looking for a new cookie recipe to try and I'm so glad I found this one. These cookies are delicious and they're so easy to make.


md ataul md ataul
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're also really easy to make and they taste great.


NL RS
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Kazi Ruman
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. They're simple to make and they always turn out delicious.


Shirley Rhodes
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I'm not a huge fan of cookies, but these were actually really good. They're light and fluffy with a great flavor.


siddique u m
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that they're not too sweet.


Bipu Akter
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I was a bit skeptical about these cookies at first, but they turned out great! They have a unique flavor and texture that I really enjoy.


Ali Hafeez
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Delicious! I'm always looking for new cookie recipes and this one didn't disappoint. The cookies are soft and chewy with a hint of vanilla.


MD Jahidul Islam Jony
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I thought these cookies would be harder to make, but they were actually really simple. The dough comes together in no time and they bake up perfectly.


Hassan Farooq
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These were absolutely amazing. I had no idea butter and powdered sugar would taste so good together. They're slightly crumbly, but that's what makes them so good!


Ausj Ususs
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.