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Pastelitos de Boda
Yum Servings: 36 cookies Prep Time: 30 minutes Chill Time: 3 to 8 hours Bake Time: 15 minutes Minimum Start to Finish: 3 hours, 45 minutes Times are approximate Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, room temperature 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup finely chopped walnuts 1/4 cup heavy cream Powdered sugar Suggested Items: large bowl sifter electric mixer rolling pin plastic wrap cookie sheets wire rack Directions: Cream together butter and powdered sugar; add vanilla. Add flour, salt and nuts. Add cream; knead lightly. Form into a roll 2 1/2 inches in diameter; roll up in plastic wrap. Chill for several hours or overnight. About 30 minutes prior to baking preheat oven to 350°. With sharp knife, cut dough into 1/4 inch slices. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 15 minutes, or until delicately browned around edges. Remove to wire rack. While still hot, roll in additional powdered sugar. Makes 3 dozen cookies. Notes: The name of this recipe means 'bride's cookies' and they are traditionally served at Mexican weddings. Home |  Desserts |  Cookies -- Mexican Food