PASTELITOS DE BODA

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In Mexico, these rich cookies are called "Little Wedding Cakes" and usually are served with hot chocolate. Since moving here close to Mexico from the Midwest, I've enjoyed trying authentic recipes-they're a sharp departure from the Iowa favorites I grew up with! I love introducing these to relatives and friends! -Terri Lins, San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add vanilla. Combine flour, salt and nuts; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Add cream; knead lightly. , Shape into a roll 2-1/2 in. in diameter. Wrap in plastic. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. , Preheat oven to 375°. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 15 minutes or until delicately browned around edges. Remove to wire rack. While warm, roll in additional confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.