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Mexican Wedding Cakes are actually a cookie! Also called Russian Tea Cakes, these super simple cookies contain nuts (usually pecans or walnuts) and are dusted in powdered sugar. Add these to your holiday baking or make them in a matter of minutes for a sweet treat.
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Mexican Wedding Cakes - A Mexican Wedding Cookie Recipe

Mexican Wedding Cakes are actually a cookie! Also called Russian Tea Cakes, these super simple cookies contain nuts (usually pecans or walnuts) and are dusted in powdered sugar. Add these to your holiday baking or make them in a matter of minutes for a sweet treat.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mexican wedding cake cookies, mexican wedding cakes, mexican wedding cookies, russian tea cakes
Servings: 48 cookies
Calories: 72kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 1 cup margarine, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cream softened margarine, powdered sugar, flour, salt, vanilla extract and chopped nuts until fully combined.
    Mexican Wedding Cakes are actually a cookie! Also called Russian Tea Cakes, these super simple cookies contain nuts (usually pecans or walnuts) and are dusted in powdered sugar. Add these to your holiday baking or make them in a matter of minutes for a sweet treat.
  • Roll into balls, approximately 1-inch in size. Place on cookie sheet.
    Mexican Wedding Cakes are actually a cookie! Also called Russian Tea Cakes, these super simple cookies contain nuts (usually pecans or walnuts) and are dusted in powdered sugar. Add these to your holiday baking or make them in a matter of minutes for a sweet treat.
  • Bake for 10 to 13 minutes or until lightly golden brown on bottom (not top).
    Mexican Wedding Cakes are actually a cookie! Also called Russian Tea Cakes, these super simple cookies contain nuts (usually pecans or walnuts) and are dusted in powdered sugar. Add these to your holiday baking or make them in a matter of minutes for a sweet treat.
  • Roll in powdered sugar while hot; return to pan to cool.
    Mexican Wedding Cakes are actually a cookie! Also called Russian Tea Cakes, these super simple cookies contain nuts (usually pecans or walnuts) and are dusted in powdered sugar. Add these to your holiday baking or make them in a matter of minutes for a sweet treat.
  • Once cooled completely, roll again in powdered sugar for a second time.
    Mexican Wedding Cakes are actually a cookie! Also called Russian Tea Cakes, these super simple cookies contain nuts (usually pecans or walnuts) and are dusted in powdered sugar. Add these to your holiday baking or make them in a matter of minutes for a sweet treat.

Notes

  • These are also known as Russian Tea Cakes. 
  • Substitute butter for margarine, if desired. Be sure whatever you use is softened at room temperature so it creams easily.
  • Pecans or walnuts can be used, or omit the nuts completely.
  • This is a double rolling process for the powdered sugar so that it sticks easily. 
  • These freeze great. Place them in an air-tight container for 1 to 2 months. 
  • If you love these, then you'll love our Thumbprint Cookie Recipe. 

Nutrition

Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.3mg