Mexican Wedding Cookies

Whether on a dessert table, at a picnic or even at an actual Mexican wedding, these cookies are always a welcome sight.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
1 cup ground nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Powdered sugar for rolling

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Combine flour, butter, first amount of powdered sugar, nuts and vanilla in a large bowl and mix well. Form into 1 1/2-inch balls. Place on baking sheets and bake 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
3. Remove from oven and roll in powdered sugar while still warm. Re-roll cookies in powdered sugar when cool. Store in airtight container.

Makes 3 dozen cookies.