There is no one definitive recipe for Mexican wedding rings, as the dish varies depending on region and family tradition. However, the basic ingredients typically include flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and baking powder. The dough is then formed into rings and fried until golden brown.
PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEG F.
IN A LARGE MIXING BOWL, CREAM BUTTER, SUGAR ANDVANILLA UNTIL FLUFFY.
ADD THE FLOUR IN TWO ADDITIONS.
BEAT UNTIL WELLMIXED.
ADD THE WALNUTS AND BEAT AGAIN.
CHILL DOUGH UNTIL EASY TO HANDLE.
WITH LIGHTLY FLOURED HANDS, PINCH OFF SMALL AMOUNTS OF DOUGH AND ROLL INTOWALNUT SIZED BALLS.
PLACE ON UNGREASED BAKING SHEET.
BAKE FOR 18 TO 20MINUTES OR UNTIL BARELY BROWN.
WHILE STILL WARM, ROLL BALLS INCONFECTIONERS SUGAR.
PLACE ON WIRE RACK TO COOL.
MAKES 2 1/2 DOZENCOOKIES.