Mexican Wedding Cake Cookies
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You may know this cookie by many names: Mexican wedding cakes, Russian tea cakes, snowball cookies, or even butterballs are all names associated with these delicious, round cookies covered in powdered sugar. Whatever you call them, our recipe is quick and easy to make, taking only 15 minutes to prep!
The history of Mexican wedding cake cookies is largely unknown. Some believe the recipe originated in Eastern Europe. Whatever the origin story, these cookies became increasingly popular in the twentieth century, typically served during special occasions like weddings and Christmas.
Key ingredients in Mexican wedding cakes are pretty basic. Most recipes, like this one, call for butter, powdered sugar, flour, salt, vanilla, and some type of ground nut. You can use almonds, pecans, or even macadamia nuts depending on your personal preferences. You can buy nuts pre-ground at the grocery store, but it’s easy to grind whole nuts on your own if you have a food processor handy.
Can’t wait to start baking this holiday season? These cookies are easy to make ahead of time and store, too. Check out how to store Mexican Cake Cookies below for more info.
Plan all your cookie recipes for your holiday or party platter by printing out this Mexican wedding cake cookies recipe.
You may know this cookie by many names: Mexican wedding cakes, Russian tea cakes, snowball cookies, or even butter...