mexican wedding cookies

I like cookies.  I can be happy with many, many different types.  Absolutely no complaints.  But I do have two favorites:  molasses crinckles and mexican wedding cookies.   If those two are part of the offerings, even as much as I like chocolate, those are the ones I go for.  Molasses crinckles I have made for years.  My best friend used to make me the mexican wedding cookies as presents.  But life has gotten in the way.

I decided it was time for me to make them myself.  Actually, with my helper.  They are very simple.  The biggest issue is just getting fresh walnuts and chopping them all up.  I have been enjoying my cookies this week.  My helper likes them too.

mexican wedding cookies

1 cup butter

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 1/4 cup flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup walnuts, chopped finely

powdered sugar for rolling

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cream butter and sugar together fluffy.  Mix in vanilla.  Mix in flour and salt.  Mix in the walnuts.

Roll in small balls and place on cookie sheets.  Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden.

Let cool until warm and roll in powdered sugar.

Tea.  Cookies.  Rocking chair.  Life is good.