Melt In Your Mouth Wedding Cookies
Recipe Overview:
- Name: Melt In Your Mouth Wedding Cookies
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Description: These delightful cookies are perfect for weddings, Christmas, or any occasion where you want to impress with a melt-in-your-mouth treat!
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Mexican, Christmas, < 30 Mins, Easy
- Yield: 24 cookies
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- Powdered sugar for coating
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 120.3
- Total Fat: 7.1g
- Saturated Fat: 2.7g
- Cholesterol: 10.2mg
- Sodium: 27.6mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 12.8g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.6g
- Sugar: 4.3g
- Protein: 1.9g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
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Incorporate Flour and Nuts: Gradually add the flour to the butter mixture, stirring until well combined. Then, fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Form Dough Balls: Using your hands, roll the dough into golf ball-sized balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each cookie.
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Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for about 8 minutes, or until they are lightly browned around the edges.
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Coat with Powdered Sugar: While the cookies are still warm, gently roll them in powdered sugar until completely coated. This will create a delightful snowy finish on the cookies.
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Serve and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool slightly before serving. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are best enjoyed with a cup of hot tea or coffee, or as a sweet ending to any special occasion.
Recipe Notes:
- Make-Ahead: These cookies can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Variations: Feel free to customize these cookies by adding different nuts or flavor extracts to suit your taste preferences.
- Gift Idea: Package these cookies in decorative boxes or bags to give as thoughtful homemade gifts for weddings, holidays, or other celebrations.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for optimal freshness.
These Melt In Your Mouth Wedding Cookies are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection, with their irresistible buttery flavor and delicate, crumbly texture. Whether you’re baking them for a special occasion or simply craving a sweet treat, these cookies are guaranteed to please! 🍪✨