Mexican Wedding Cakes | Old School Recipes #3 | Holiday Recipes

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: ground flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Flaxseeds provide omega-3 fatty acids, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

Cream together the softened butter and 3/4 cup powdered sugar until well combined.

Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract and mix again.

Gradually add 2 cups of flour and 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts, mixing until well combined.

Shape the dough into a long roll about an inch in diameter and wrap it in wax paper.

Refrigerate the dough for about 3 hours to let it set up.

Cut the chilled dough into half-inch pieces and place them on a cookie sheet.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and bake the cookies for about 10-12 minutes until slightly browned.

Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar and place them on a cooling rack.

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