Mexican Wedding Cookies (Polvorones)
Walnut-filled balls rolled in powdered sugar are delicious cookies to serve anytime.
by | from Smuckers.com | on 10/19/10
Ingredients
- 1 cup Crisco® Butter Shortening or 1 stick Crisco® Butter Shortening Sticks
- 2 cups powdered sugar, divided
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups walnuts, finely chopped
Serves 4 dozen cookies
Preparation
Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
Combine shortening, 1 cup powdered sugar and vanilla in bowl of electric mixer; beat on medium speed until well blended.
Combine flour, baking soda and salt in medium size bowl. Add to creamed mixture; mix well. Stir in walnuts; mix well. Roll dough into walnut-size balls; place on ungreased baking sheets about 1 1⁄2 inches apart.
Bake 15 minutes or until edges begin to brown slightly. Cool on baking sheets until cool enough to handle, but still warm. While still warm, roll in remaining 1 cup powdered sugar; place on cooling racks to cool completely.
