Cookie Recipe: Mexican Wedding Cakes

Our good friend Ben McNutt wants to increase his cookie repertoire and asked me to share some of our family favorites. So here's the first one, a tried and true recipe that's quick and easy.

Mexican Wedding Cake cookies baked and photographed by Ben McNutt

MEXICAN WEDDING CAKES

Recipe by Carlyn Clark

A time-tested cookie recipe that is quick and easy to make. It's buttery, nutty and melts in your mouth.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 8 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Yield: 16 - 1 1/2" cookies

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar (+ more for coating)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Cooking Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Cream butter until fluffy.
3. Add 1/4 cup powdered sugar and mix thoroughly.
4. Add flour and salt and beat until completely combined.
5. Stir in nuts.
6. Roll into small balls.
7. Bake until lightly browned, 6 - 8 minutes.
8. Place powdered sugar on small plate. While still warn, roll cookies in powdered sugar to coat completely.

Ben added a dollop of whipped cream.

Mexican Wedding Cake cookie baked and photographed by Ben McNutt with an added dollop of whipped cream.