For Doris, S. Indiana, asking for ideas
for a nice Easter box to send to her son
in Afghanistan, the following cookies
would hold up well in shipping. Leave
cookies on racks to get completely cold
before putting in sealed containers.
Betty in MS
Mexican Wedding Cookies
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup finely chopped or ground almonds
or pecans (optional)
Preheat oven to 325°F.
In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup powdered
sugar, butter, and extracts until light
and fluffy. Stir in flour, salt, and
almonds or pecans (if desired). Mix
until dough forms. Shape into 1 inch
balls, or crescents. Place on ungreased
cookie sheet.
Bake at 325 for 15-20 minutes. Watch
closely until set but not brown. Remove
from cookie sheet, cool slightly and
roll in powdered sugar. Let cool
completely and roll again.
Betty in MS
http://www.nancyskitchen
