Classic Mexican Wedding Cookies
Discover the delightful simplicity of these Classic Mexican Wedding Cookies, a traditional festive treat with a delicate, crumbly texture. Learn to create these melt-in-your-mouth cookies with a hint of vanilla and a choice to add chopped walnuts for an extra layer of nuttiness. Perfect for celebrations or as a sweet companion to afternoon tea.
24
Servings
N/A
Calories
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
1 cup (softened)
confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup (plus extra for dusting)
vanilla
1 teaspoon (pure extract)
flour
2 cups (all-purpose, sifted)
salt
1/8 teaspoon
walnuts
1/2 cup (finely chopped, optional)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) to ensure it's ready when you're done preparing the dough.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and 1/2 cup of confectioners' sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla until well combined.
3
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and salt. If you're using walnuts, stir them into the flour mixture.
4
Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed butter, mixing until the dough is smooth and thoroughly blended.
5
Shape the dough into small balls, roughly the size of a walnut.
6
Place the dough balls on an un-greased cookie sheet, spaced evenly apart.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned.
8
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool slightly, then roll them in additional confectioner's sugar while still warm to coat completely.
9
Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving. Enjoy your delightful homemade Mexican Wedding Cookies!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Classic Mexican Wedding Cookies?
They are a traditional festive treat known for their delicate, crumbly texture and melt-in-your-mouth quality with a hint of vanilla.
What temperature should I preheat the oven to?
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
How much butter is needed for this recipe?
You will need 1 cup of softened butter.
What type of sugar is used in the cookie dough?
The dough uses 1/2 cup of confectioners' sugar.
What kind of vanilla should I use?
The recipe recommends using 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
How much flour is required?
You will need 2 cups of all-purpose flour.
Should the flour be sifted?
Yes, the recipe specifies using sifted all-purpose flour.
Is salt necessary in these cookies?
Yes, the recipe calls for 1/8 teaspoon of salt.
Are nuts a required ingredient?
No, the 1/2 cup of finely chopped walnuts is optional.
How do I prepare the walnuts?
The walnuts should be finely chopped before being added to the flour mixture.
What is the first step in mixing the dough?
Cream together the butter and 1/2 cup of confectioners' sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
When should I add the vanilla?
Stir in the vanilla after you have creamed the butter and sugar together.
How are the dry ingredients combined?
Sift together the flour and salt in a separate bowl, then stir in the walnuts if using them.
How do I combine the wet and dry ingredients?
Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed butter and mix until the dough is smooth and thoroughly blended.
What size should the cookies be?
Shape the dough into small balls, roughly the size of a walnut.
Do I need to grease the cookie sheet?
No, place the dough balls on an un-greased cookie sheet.
How long do the cookies need to bake?
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.
How can I tell when the cookies are done?
The cookies are ready when they are lightly browned.
What should I do after removing the cookies from the oven?
Let the cookies cool slightly, then roll them in additional confectioner's sugar while they are still warm.
Why should I roll the cookies in sugar while they are warm?
Rolling them while warm allows the confectioner's sugar to coat the cookies completely.
When can I serve the cookies?
Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving them.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe yields approximately 24 servings.
Are these cookies suitable for holidays?
Yes, they are a traditional festive treat perfect for celebrations or holidays.
What is the texture of Mexican Wedding Cookies?
They have a delicate, crumbly texture that melts in your mouth.
Can I serve these with tea?
Yes, they make a sweet and perfect companion to afternoon tea.
What category of food is this recipe?
This recipe falls under desserts and traditional baked treats.
What is the key to light and fluffy cookies?
The key is to cream the butter and sugar thoroughly until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Is there a specific way to space the cookies on the sheet?
Yes, the dough balls should be spaced evenly apart on the cookie sheet.
What ingredient provides the nuttiness?
The nuttiness comes from adding 1/2 cup of optional finely chopped walnuts.
Should the butter be cold or soft?
The recipe specifies using softened butter for the creaming process.