Mexican Wedding Cookies

- Dessert,
- Mexican
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
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Prep Time

40 minutes
Cook Time

1 hour
Serv Size

Yield: 24 cookies

Buttery pecan cookies rolled in snowy powdered sugar, these melt‑in‑your‑mouth classics bring a little nostalgia and a lot of sweetness to every bite.

Ingredients

For Cookies

1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup pecans finely chopped

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

For Rolling

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Directions

These buttery pecan cookies—often known as Mexican Wedding Cookies, Snowballs, or Russian Tea Cakes—are a timeless treat with roots that stretch across cultures. Their signature melt‑in‑your‑mouth texture and snowy powdered‑sugar coating have made them a holiday favorite for generations. This recipe keeps things simple and comforting: a tender, nutty dough rolled into soft little rounds and finished with the traditional double dusting of powdered sugar. They’re easy to make, beautifully nostalgic, and perfect for any celebration or cozy afternoon baking moment.

Step1

Cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture is light, creamy, and fluffy. Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla until fully combined.

Step2

In another large bowl, combine 2 cups of all‑purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (if using), 1 cup of finely chopped pecans, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Step3

Slowly pour the dry mixture into the butter‑and‑sugar mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.

Step4

Cover the dough and refrigerate it for 30 minutes. Chilling helps the dough firm up so the cookies hold their round shape when rolled.

Step5

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the dough into 1‑inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops should stay pale.

Step6

Once the cookies are baked, let them cool just enough to handle. Roll each warm cookie in powdered sugar, then place them on a parchment‑lined surface to finish cooling. When fully cooled, roll them in powdered sugar a second time to give them their traditional snowy coating.

Step7

Enjoy!

Step8

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