Desserts Cookies International Cookie Recipes Mexican Cookie Recipes Mexican Wedding Cookies 4.6 (372) 300 Reviews 75 Photos Deliciously buttery, nut-filled Mexican wedding cookies have a crumbly texture and a sweet powdered sugar coating. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are a welcome addition to your holiday cookie tray. Make an extra batch to wrap in festive cookie bags and share as holiday gifts. Submitted by Bernie Updated on April 15, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 75 75 75 75 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 1 hr 20 mins Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins Servings: 36 Yield: 36 cookies Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Contrary to popular belief, Mexican wedding cookies aren't just for weddings! They're perfect for all sorts of occasions, from celebrations to whenever you need to satisfy your sweet tooth. This Mexican wedding cookie recipe will quickly become a go-to in your dessert rotation. Meredith Food Studio What Are Mexican Wedding Cookies? Mexican wedding cookies are buttery, powdered sugar-covered, melt-in-your-mouth cookies dotted with finely chopped nuts. The pastries, which are similar to Russian tea cakes, are often enjoyed during the holiday season. How to Make Mexican Wedding Cookies You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make these top-rated Mexican wedding cookies: 1. Beat the butter and sugar, then mix in vanilla and water.2. Beat in flour, almonds, and salt. Cover and chill.3. Shape into balls and bake until set.4. Roll the cooled cookies in powdered sugar. How to Store Mexican Wedding Cookies You can store Mexican wedding cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you stack the cookies, place a piece of parchment paper between each layer to prevent sticking. Can You Freeze Mexican Wedding Cookies? Yes! You can freeze Mexican wedding cookies for up to two months. For the best results, freeze the cookie dough before baking and rolling in powdered sugar. Arrange the dough balls on a baking sheet, cover, and freeze for a few hours or up to overnight. When the dough is frozen, transfer to zip-top bags or another freezer-safe container. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then bake according to the instructions. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "Absolutely loved this cookie," says WildBranch. "I made one addition to the recipe. Before I rolled the cookies in confectioners' sugar, I brushed them with melted butter which took away any dryness and caused more sugar to stick to the cookies." "So easy and great tasting," according to MontanaRed. "I love to make these for the holidays. I used a small cookie scoop to make them ball shaped and called them snowballs. I used walnuts because I had them on hand — they came out great." "These came out fantastic," raves Sara Thompson Zeller. "They melt in your mouth. Be sure to roll the cookies in the confectioners sugar when they are still warm. That will make the sugar melt to the cookies and give it that oh-so sweet coating that makes these cookies so yummy!" Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings 1 cup unsalted butter, softened ½ cup white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons water 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup finely chopped almonds ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup powdered sugar, or more as needed Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Beat butter and sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla and water. Add flour, almonds, and salt; beat on low speed until dough is just combined. Cover and chill for 1 to 3 hours. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Shape chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place 2 inches apart onto unlined cookie sheets. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove cookies from the sheets and transfer to wire racks to cool, 20 to 30 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll cooled cookies in powdered sugar to coat. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 757 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 104 Calories 7g Fat 10g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 36 Calories 104 % Daily Value * Total Fat 7g 8% Saturated Fat 3g 17% Cholesterol 14mg 5% Sodium 1mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 10g 4% Dietary Fiber 1g 2% Protein 1g 3% Calcium 9mg 1% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 29mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.