Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Mexican Wedding Cookies, also known as Russian Tea Cookies. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treats are a perfect blend of pecans and powdered sugar, creating an irresistible dessert that adds warmth to any gathering. Whether you’re celebrating a wedding, a holiday, or simply craving something sweet, these cookies are ideal for all occasions. With their simple preparation method and adaptable ingredients, they cater to bakers of every skill level. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or store them for later—either way, they promise to bring joy with every bite.
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 pecans or walnuts (chopped)
- Additional confectioners sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets with nonstick spray.
- In a stand mixer, cream together room temperature butter and sifted confectioners sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and almond extracts.
- Sift together flour and salt; gradually incorporate into the butter mixture until fully combined.
- Gently fold in chopped nuts.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden on the bottom.
- Cool slightly before rolling each cookie in sifted powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (18g)
- Calories: 91
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 14mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 16mg