Mexican Wedding Cookies

Name: Mexican Wedding Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 72, 72 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1/8 tsp salt; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 cup butter; 2 tbsp vanilla; 1 cup shortening ((See Note 1)); 4 cups cake flour ((See Note 2)); 2 cups walnuts (chopped fine (See Note 3))

5 / 5 (3 reviews)

These delicate powdered sugar coated Mexican Wedding Cookies are made with minimal ingredients and nuts and are always the cookie tray favorite come holiday time.

By: Keviniscooking (via Keviniscooking)

Original Publish: Dec 13, 2019

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Yields: 72, 72 servings

Nutrition Facts

104 kcalCalories

1 gProtein

8 gCarbs

8 gFat

Ingredients

1/8 tsp salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup butter
2 tbsp vanilla
1 cup shortening ((See Note 1))
4 cups cake flour ((See Note 2))
2 cups walnuts (chopped fine (See Note 3))

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350˚F.
In a mixing bowl cream together the butter, shortening, sugar and vanilla until light in color and fluffy.

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Chef's Notes

Notes
You may substitute for every 1 cup of shortening called for in the recipe, 1 cup butter or margarine plus 2 tablespoons. It will change the texture of the cookie, but will still work.
I use cake flour instead of AP flour, which is lighter in protein, for a finer crumb cookie.
A quick blitz in the blender, Vitamix or food processor works great, just leave it with a few chunks of the nut used.

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Kelsey ★ 5.0/5

These are one of my favorites! Making them this weekend!

Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen ★ 5.0/5

One of my favorite cookies Kevin! These aren't reserved for the holidays at our house. I make them all year long. Yours look delish!

Marissa ★ 5.0/5

One of my all time favorite holiday cookies, Kevin! Can't wait to try your family recipe!

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