Delicious and Easy Mexican Wedding Cakes Recipe

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Delicious and Easy Mexican Wedding Cakes Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on August 24, 2023

Learn how to make these scrumptious Mexican Wedding Cakes with this easy recipe. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are packed with nutty goodness and dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for any occasion, these bite-sized treats are sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Stir in the finely chopped pecans or walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until the edges become lightly golden.
  8. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
  9. While still warm, roll the cookies in powdered sugar until fully coated.
  10. Transfer the coated cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Once cooled, you can roll them in powdered sugar again for an extra coat if desired.
  12. Serve and enjoy these delightful Mexican Wedding Cakes!

Interesting Facts

  • Mexican Wedding Cakes are also known as Russian Tea Cakes or Snowball Cookies.
  • The use of nuts in these cookies provides a crunchy texture and enhances the flavor.
  • These cookies are often served during festive occasions like weddings, Christmas, and New Year's celebrations.