Hey cookie lovers! Allow me to share with you a recipe that is close to my heart – Wedding Cookies. These sweet, buttery, nut-filled delights are the very essence of comfort food for me. Originating from the Mediterranean region, these cookies are traditionally served at weddings and other celebrations. They are known by different names worldwide – Mexican Wedding Cookies, Russian Tea Cakes, and so on. But whatever name you choose to call them, these little morsels of joy are universally loved. This recipe has been passed down in my family for generations, and now I’m excited to share it with all of you. What I love most about these cookies is their perfect blend of simplicity and decadence. The basic ingredients – butter, sugar, and flour – combine to form a rich, crumbly base. The addition of chopped walnuts adds a delightful crunch and a nutty flavor that perfectly complements the sweetness of the dough. And the final touch – a generous dusting of powdered sugar – gives the cookies a beautiful, snow-kissed appearance and an extra hint of sweetness. So, are you ready to bake some delicious Wedding Cookies? Let’s get started!
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 c. all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 c. finely chopped walnuts
- 1 c. powdered sugar, sifted
Baking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or leave them ungreased. Cream the butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add the flour and mix on low speed until very well blended. Add the nuts and mix well until well blended. Measure out generously rounded teaspoonfuls of dough and roll them into balls with your hands. Place about 2-inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Bake the cookies until they begin to turn golden, about 30 minutes. To test for doneness, remove 1 from sheet and cut in half. There should be no doughy strip in the center. Roll the cookies in the powdered sugar while hot. Then cool on the cookie sheets. Serve after cookies have cooled.
Calorie: 120
Total cooking time: 1 hour
Difficulty level: Easy
The Prelude to the Cookie Matrimony
So there I was, staring at the lonely stick of **unsalted butter** sitting on my kitchen counter, awaiting its destiny. It was not just any butter, oh no. This butter was about to be part of a grand cookie matrimony. Its fate was sealed with the ingredients that surrounded it: 2 Tbsp. of **granulated sugar**, 1 tsp. of **vanilla**, 1 c. of **all-purpose flour**, 1 c. of **finely chopped walnuts**, and 1 c. of **powdered sugar**. The mood was set, the stage was ready. It was showtime!
The Butter-Sugar-Vanilla Threesome
With a quick pre-heating of the oven to 300°, I gave the parchment paper the honor of lining two cookie sheets, making them feel like the luckiest sheets in town. The butter, in all its room-temperature glory, was creamed with the sugar and vanilla. I must say, it was a sight to behold, a creamy delight that was both light and fluffy. It was like watching a buttery cloud form right before my eyes.
When Flour Meets Nut: A Love Story
With the creamed mixture standing by, it was time to introduce the flour. As I mixed it on low speed, it blended so well it was like they’d known each other for years. It was a match made in heaven, or in my kitchen, same difference. Now, it was time to throw in the walnuts. As the nuts mixed into the dough, it felt like a family reunion. The dough was no longer just dough, it was a potluck of joy!
Rollin’ with the Dough
Rolling the dough into balls was an exercise in patience and hand-eye coordination. Each dough ball was a testament to my culinary prowess. Okay, who am I kidding? I felt like a kid playing with food again. But hey, it’s all part of the process, right? With each dough ball placed 2-inches apart on the cookie sheets, I felt like a general lining up my troops before battle.
The Oven Drama
Into the oven they went. The tension was high. Would they turn golden? Would they become the perfect wedding cookies? After about 30 minutes, I took a peek. I removed one cookie, cut it in half and voila! No doughy strip in the center. It was a moment of triumph. I may or may not have done a victory dance around my kitchen.
The Powdered Sugar Finale
Now came the grand finale. Each hot cookie was rolled in powdered sugar, transforming into a sweet, snowy delight. Then, they were left to cool on the cookie sheets. I must admit, waiting for them to cool was the hardest part of the whole ordeal. I mean, who can resist a fresh cookie?
The Cookie Matrimony
And there they were, the wedding cookies, in all their sweetness and glory. As I took a bite, I couldn’t help but marvel at the journey. From a lonely stick of unsalted butter to a decadent cookie, it was indeed a tale of transformation. So, was it worth it? Let’s just say, I do. I do love wedding cookies!
