Description
Mexican Wedding Cookies are soft, buttery shortbread-style cookies rolled in powdered sugar for a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Also known as Galletas Mexicanas or Russian Tea Cookies, these nutty, crumbly treats are perfect for holidays, weddings, or everyday indulgence — easy to make, elegant to serve, and universally loved.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for rolling)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds)
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon for warmth
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Heat to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add vanilla: Mix in vanilla extract until incorporated.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Stir in nuts: Fold in finely chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
- Form cookies: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake 12–15 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Do not overbake.
- Coat in sugar: Let cool 5 minutes, then roll cookies in powdered sugar while warm. Once cooled completely, roll again for a snowy finish.
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter for smooth, even dough.
- Finely chop or grind nuts to prevent cracks in cookies.
- Chill dough for 20–30 minutes to prevent spreading.
- Roll cookies twice in powdered sugar for the perfect coating.
- Store in airtight containers or freeze uncoated cookies for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Cookies, Dessert, Holiday Baking
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Mexican Wedding Cookies, Galletas Mexicanas, Russian Tea Cookies, Snowball Cookies, Wedding Cake Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Pecan Sandies, Easy Cookie Recipes