GRANDMA SHARON'S MEXICAN WEDDING CAKES

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My grandmother got this recipe from her grandmother. She would only tell people that these cookies have a "secret" ingredient that makes them so much better than any other wedding cake cookie that can be found. I agree with grandma! However, I like to share my recipes and grandma made sure that I had all her recipes because I love cooking as much as she did. Grandma and I would spend a week or more together baking cookies for Christmas and this cookie was always the most requested.

Provided by Roda Laser @Roda

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound(s) butter- room temp (not margarine)
1/2 cup(s) sifted powdered sugar
1 - egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 tablespoon(s) brandy- (the "secret" ingredient)
2 1/2 cup(s) sifted flour
1 cup(s) chopped pecans or walnuts
1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
- extra powdered sugar for coating cookies

Steps:

  • Beat the butter with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Sift in powdered sugar and cream together.
  • Add yolk, vanilla, and brandy.
  • Sift flour and baking powder together; add to mixture. Add the nuts and stir to form soft dough.
  • Knead lightly and set aside to rest for a short time.
  • Form balls from the dough; place on non-greased cookie sheets about 2" apart. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Cookies should be lightly browned.
  • Roll hot cookies in powdered sugar and place on cooling rack. After cooled, roll cookies again in powdered sugar. Store in airtight container.
  • NOTE: cookies are delicate and will break easily until cooled.

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