Mexican Wedding Cakes

Mexican Wedding Cakes
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    55 mins
  • SERVING
    42 People
  • VIEWS
    916

Delicate orbs of buttery goodness, these Mexican Wedding Cakes, also known as Polvorones, melt in your mouth with a nutty crunch and a sweet dusting of confectioners' sugar. Perfect for celebrations or a delightful afternoon treat.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    7 g
  • Cholesterol
    1 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    0 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy release. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 mins Add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined. (1 minute)

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Recipe View 5 mins Gradually add the flour and 4 tablespoons of confectioners' sugar to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Gently fold in the toasted walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Roll the dough into small, even balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between each cookie. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 12 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden brown on the bottom. (10-12 minutes)

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Recipe View 30 mins Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool completely on the sheets. This is crucial for them to set properly. (20-30 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Once completely cooled, gently roll each cookie in the remaining confectioners' sugar, ensuring they are fully coated. Repeat for a double coating, if desired. (10 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use browned butter in the recipe. Let the browned butter cool and solidify before creaming it with the sugar.
Toasting the walnuts enhances their nutty flavor and adds a delightful depth to the cookies.
Don't skip the cooling step! The cookies are fragile when warm and need to cool completely to hold their shape.
Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 305 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Raegan Jones

    The toasted walnuts make all the difference. Such a simple recipe, but the flavor is incredible.

  • Shaylee Botsford

    My first time baking these and the recipe was so easy to follow. Thank you!

  • Jackeline Glover

    These were a huge hit at our holiday party! Everyone raved about how light and delicate they were.

  • Marcelo Powlowski

    I've made these cookies several times, and they always turn out perfectly. The double coating of confectioners' sugar is a must!

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