Cookie Countdown...Mexican Wedding Cookies

I usually call these Snowball Cookies for Christmas but they are traditionally Mexican Wedding Cookies.

Mexican Wedding Cookies (Polvorones)

Rated: Submitted By: CRISCO® Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 24

"These Mexican Wedding Cookies with chopped walnuts are a sweet treat for any occasion!"

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup CRISCO® Butter Shortening* 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 finely chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.	Combine shortening, 1 cup powdered sugar and vanilla in bowl of electric mixer; beat on medium speed until well blended.
3.	Combine flour, baking soda and salt in medium 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 12 inches apart.
4.	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.

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