Description
Delicate and buttery, Italian Wedding Cookies are a classic treat perfect for any occasion. These sweet, nutty cookies are rolled in powdered sugar, creating a snowy coating that melts in your mouth with each bite. Enjoy these delightful cookies with a cup of tea or coffee for a truly indulgent experience.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts or almonds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Coating:
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, nuts, and salt.
- Form Dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden. Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes.
- Coat in Sugar: While still warm, roll cookies in powdered sugar. Let cool on a wire rack, then roll again in powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
- Also known as ‘Mexican Wedding Cookies’ or ‘Russian Tea Cakes’ with slight variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
