* Exported from MasterCook *

Orange Mexican Wedding Cakes

Recipe By :ivillage.com
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Formed

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup unsalted butter -- softened
1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon pure orange extract
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped almonds

Preheat oven to 325 degrees and lightly grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and creamy.
Add orange zest and extracts and mix until well blended.
In a small bowl, whisk flour and salt. Slowly add the flour mixture to the
butter mixture, mixing continuously.
Stir in chopped almonds.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls with your hands and place 2 inches apart on
prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until set. Cookies should not be browned.
Let cookies cool on the sheets for 3 minutes, then transfer to wire racks
and cool completely.
Frost if desired or roll in powdered sugar.
Store in airtight containers.