Description
Mexican Wedding Cookies, also known as Russian Tea Cookies or Snowball Cookies, are a delightful treat that elevates any gathering with their rich buttery flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Coated in powdered sugar, these cookies are perfect for festive occasions, cozy family gatherings, or a simple afternoon tea. With just seven easy-to-find ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, this recipe is beginner-friendly and customizable to suit your taste. Whether you choose to use pecans or walnuts, these cookies will surely impress anyone who takes a bite. Enjoy the festive spirit with these irresistible treats!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup confectioners’ sugar (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Additional confectioners’ sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare your baking sheets.
- In a stand mixer, combine butter, sifted confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract; beat until smooth.
- Sift in the flour and salt; mix on medium speed until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls; place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before rolling them in sifted confectioners' sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg