Mexican Wedding Cakes
These rich, simple cookies are enjoyed throughout the world.  In Mexico, they're present at every wedding; in Europe, they're one of the most popular Christmas cookies.

1 cup/250 mL butter, softened
1/2 cup/125 mL powdered sugar
2 tsp/10 mL Watkins Vanilla
2 cups/500 mL sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup/250 mL finely chopped walnuts, almonds or pecans
2 Tbsp./30 mL half-and-half
Additional powdered sugar
Watkins Cinnamon

Beat butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.  Stir in flour, walnuts and half-and-half; beat until smooth.  Shape into 1-inch/2.5-cm balls and place on ungreased baking sheet.  Bake at 350 F/180 C for 15 to 20 minutes or until set but not brown.  Cool slightly, roll in powdered sugar; set on wire rack to cool.

This delicious recipe was published in a Watkins catalog.   For maximum flavor and quality, prepare only with Watkins high quality ingredients as indicated.

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