Easy Mexican Wedding Cookies // with Gift ideas ❤️

These Mexican Wedding Cookies are a real delight to have during the holidays, because not only are they easy, but they are absolutely delicious and very pretty.
It’s a Mexican tradition to enjoy them during Christmas time, but they are often served at bridal showers and baby showers too. These Mexican Wedding Cookies are a perfect gift for neighbors, friends, or hairstylist, to name a few. With a simple box, bag and bow you are ready to go, and nothing is better than homemade. These easy heavenly delicious Mexican Wedding Cookies will never let you down, I hope you give them a try.❤️
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350° for 17 minutes (depending on your oven)
48 Cookies depending on cookie ball size
INGREDIENTS _________________
2 C. All purpose Flour
2 Sticks Salted Butter
2/3 C. Confectioners Sugar (powdered sugar)
1 tsp Vanilla
1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1 1/4 C. Pecan halves, then I chopped them) (toasted is optional)
1 C. Confectioners Sugar for dusting
DISCLAIMER
DO NOT EAT OR SERVE THIS DISH TO ANYONE WHO IS OR MIGHT BE ALLERGIC TO ANY INGRIEDIENT IN THIS DISH.
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[@carrieburton8667]

My mom would make these throughout the year, but she lived on the wild side and put the powdered sugar on the cookies while they were still really warm 😂 I miss those cookies, I haven’t had them since she passed away in 2015. I might have to try making them myself, happy memories 😊

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Thank you for sharing my friend, I hope you give them a try and enjoy them.❤

[@nancern53]

I coated them warm too! Love them

[@nancern53]

Merry Christmas Ron & Rachel!

[@Sherry1992]

That's what I do, roll them hot, then after cooled, roll them again. Perfection!

[@SassySouthernSusan]

My mom powdered them warm too 🤣

[@Sherry1992]

I've been making these for 45 years but I've always known them as Russian Teacakes. So many different names, Russian Teacakes, Mexican wedding cookies, Italian wedding cakes. All names fir the BEST cookie ever!!!!!❤

[@cynthiafisher9907]

I recently heard someone call them Pecan Meltaways.

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Yes, many different names my friend, thank you for sharing. ❤

[@karenpierson9841]

We called them cresents and we shaped them like a crescent shaped moon

[@cynthiagarcia7190]

​@@karenpierson9841My sister does that too.

[@AjArpopP52]

They also call them snowballs

[@louettesommers8594]

My family has made these for 4 generations. I am the only one left. My younger sister absolutely loved them. Our great auntie always made them especially for her. My family lived in California and my grandmother lived in El Paso. We visited often. Our little auntie would make some of them for our trip home just for my sister Sherry. She would put tissue paper in an old movie film container. That was in the 50’s. It’s one on my favorite memories of my sister and our great auntie. God bless you and your Ron with a beautiful Christmas in your new home. ♥️🎄♥️🎄♥️🎄

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Thank you so much for sharing your memories my friend, I hope you give these a try. Merry Christmas Blessings. ❤

[@louettesommers8594]

@@rachelcookswithlove you are very welcome. All those family members have gone ahead. I miss them so much. You Mrs Rachel are a sweet blessing to my life.

[@marshawargo7238]

Perhaps you can make up a batch to take to a church gathering or a hobby group or give as gift? Having someone ask for your family recipe might start someone else's family tradition! Share this wealth! ❤

[@louettesommers8594]

@@marshawargo7238 Thank you for your wonderful suggestion. May you be blessed with a Christmas that celebrates His birth. ♥️

[@bethshoults346]

I LOVE your channel and am so happy to have found you Rachel. The way you teach to cook is unlike anyone else. It all makes sense to me now. You are a true gem! Thank you! ❤

[@rachelcookswithlove]

You made my day my friend, I absolutely love what I do. Thank you for your support of my channel. ❤

[@patibarrera2874]

They look yummy!!! I make something similar, I call them Russian Teacakes. I don’t add cinnamon and I replace the vanilla with almond extract, also mine calls for 2 & 1/4 cups of flour. They stay in a ball shape. I roll in powdered sugar right out of the oven, then roll again when cooled.

[@galegreenway8143]

Thank you for the Mexican Wedding Cookies recipe. I remember them from my childhood but I never realized how easy they would be to make. Thank you again ! 😀

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Super easy and heavenly delicious my friend, I hope you give them a try.❤

[@yolandamarshall872]

Thank you for sharing! My mom used to make these for Christmas and weddings! I lost her recipe so I really appreciate you sharing yours! They are so yummy! Merry Christmas and may you have a Blessed New Year 🎉

[@pennymartinez3882]

I Absolutely Love your Recipes. You are Adorable. Merry Christmas to You and your Rob❤

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your comment my friend. Merry Christmas Blessings to you. ❤️

[@MrTonyharrell]

Those look like the Danish Wedding Cookies that Keebler used to make. They dropped them so I’m glad you posted this video.

[@craigadams4143]

I remember those!

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Thank you so much my friend. Merry Christmas Blessings. ❤👍

[@bethriker4601]

I just bought the ingredients to make these… ❤ Thanks for the video on these cookies. Hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas 🎄

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Enjoy my friend, thank you. Merry Christmas Blessings. ❤

[@andreahughes6288]

My Italian grandma made these and they were called Italian Christmas cookies.

[@rabaile1]

Oh, man, I want one of those cookies soooooooooooooooooooo badly right now - ha! And your home is absolutely BEAUTIFUL, and so are your gift-giving ideas. :o) Annette

[@pixiestyx1766]

My daughter in law requested that i make these for our huge family Christmas Party. I'm going to bag them in small bags with your recipe and site name. These girls (women) need to learn to cook. ❤🎁🎄🧑‍🎄

[@ForGoodnesSake]

Great idea! I sent both my daughter in laws Rachel's videos.

[@pixiestyx1766]

@@ForGoodnesSake All of my DILs and Daughters and my granddaughters are professionals in their chosen fields. While they have nice jobs and trappings they do not have time to cook very often. Almost every day I get "Did you cook today"? (This includes my son's & grandsons) ...I always have something on the stove or crockpot. Honestly...I love it. 🎄🎁🧑‍🎄 It's nice to be needed and non replaceable 😘

[@ForGoodnesSake]

Oh yes ma'am, I love to cook.

[@rosachristopherson4309]

You do cook with Love, lots of Love. Feliz Navidad!

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Gracias! I do cook with love. Merry Christmas Blessings my friend. ❤

[@guillerminastover7099]

My husband's favorite cookie is Russian Tea Cakes, which are just like these Mexican Wedding Cookies. Then I was at a Christmas party about 10 years ago and my friend served Swedish Tea Cakes. My husband asked me to bake these for him. So that's what I've been baking since. They are also similar to Mexican Wedding Cookies. I have been baking 7 recipes of different European-style cookies since then. Except for this year!! I also look for cute boxes or tins. I love your channel, Rachel...

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Aw, thank you for sharing this my friend, there are many similar recipes out there with different names, and I bet they're all delicious. Merry Christmas Blessings. ❤

[@chrissyparks9715]

I can't describe how much I have always loved Mexican wedding cakes/cookies. They make Christmas 🎄

[@shirleylaboy603]

I've been making these for years. Thank you for sharing your recipes, Rachel. 🙂❤️🎄

[@rachelcookswithlove]

You are so welcome! Merry Christmas Blessings my friend. ❤️

[@susielessard4304]

I think you’re the sweetest! Merry Christmas, Rachel!

[@floralopez337]

I remember my Tia would make these cookies! You just gave me a beautiful memory my friend! Gracias por compartir esta deliciosa receta mi amiga hermosa! God bless you and your beloved Ron! Merry Christmas to you both! Sending you a big warm hug sweetie! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ ❤❤❤❤❤

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Thank you my friend, I'm always happy to read your comment. Merry Christmas Blessings to you. ❤

[@mariatrevino3799]

Thanks for the recipe great to see you again love you Merry Christmas to you and Ron ❤🎅☃️🙏

[@kristibrown5899]

Watching you always makes me happy.😊 Such a genuine soul, AND wonderful cook. 💖Thank you for sharing all of your delicious recipes. These cookies are my favorites, too!!😋❤ Wishing you and your loved ones, a Merry Christmas, and Blessed New Year. 🎄🕯🙏

[@rachelcookswithlove]

I appreciate your comment so much, and your support of my channel my friend. Merry Christmas Blessings to you. ❤

[@janetkelleher8298]

Merry Christmas, Rachel and Ron. This was a delightful program. The cookies look perfectly delicious and beautiful. I loved your pretty little tins and the time you shared showing how to give to others. You are very special ❤

[@christineolexa5116]

I have used whole wheat flour which gives them even more of a nutty flavor. Have never tried the cinnamon but it sounds like a delicious addition. Excellent Christmas cookie! Thank you! Show that dough who is boss! 😉

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Thank you so much for your comment my friend, in the kitchen we are the boss 😘. Merry Christmas Blessings ❤.

[@patriciaanzelc5386]

My mom worked for C & H sugar and this was one of their recipes. They were called just pecan balls. They didn’t have the cinnamon. The recipe called for chopping the pecans fine. Also you rolled the cookies while hot and the you rolled them in the sugar while cool. You made them small so they would just pop in your mouth. I just made them yesterday. So good !

[@vavadtbn53]

One of my favorite cookies. I made about 1 thousand of them for my daughters big fat Mexican wedding. They were a hit!!!!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

😂

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Lol!! Amazing my friend, I'm sure they were a hit, thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas Blessings. ❤😘

[@barbaraweiss3119]

Rachel, can these cookies be made ahead of time and frozen?

[@nickyjean175]

Yes

[@lorihummert7930]

I used to make these every year, seems like it’s time to start again! Thanks for the inspiration and reminder that we all need a little sweetness with our coffee! Thoughtful gift too for the neighbors and coworkers.

[@trudyschaffer8016]

Just don’t wear a black shirt! Everyone will know you’ve been sneaking into the cookies! Thank you, Rachel. My mom made these and now my 39 year old son asks for them every year. 🎄❤️

[@mrs.m7079]

"... you just have to show it whos boss." The best advice when baking!

[@living_letty269]

Just love your recipes & presentation Rachel 🥰 Thank you. Definitely need to make " besitos de novia 👰🏻‍♀️🇲🇽✨ ✨🎄🙏🏼Merry Christmas! ✨

[@ednahartnett7407]

May you and your husband have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a very PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR...BLESSINGS for 2024🎁🎄🎉

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Thank you so much!! Merry Christmas Blessings to you my friend. ❤

[@suemerritt1679]

Thank you Rachel... I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!🥰🎅

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Thank you so much. Merry Christmas Blessings to you my friend. ❤

[@deborahmower8539]

I found some upright tins at my local Dollar General, so I bought 3. 1 Snowman, 1 Santa, and 1 Nutcracker. I used them for different kinds of candies and nutty snacks that I made. If you root around at any dollar store, you can find a container for anything. LOL. Great video.

[@patriciaruiz5680]

I really love all you recipes, they take me back to my childhood. Do you have a recipe you can share of Pan de polvo?

[@conniewatson1659]

Just came to your channel!! Thank you for this awesome recipe,. Will definitely give it a try,. Also went ahead and subscribe to your channel...😁😊🫶💕❤️♥️☺️👍😋🤤🎄🎁🥰💜 Thank you Ma'am... ☺️😁

[@suemccoy7533]

Merry Christmas to you and your family. I will be making these for sure. Thanks for the gift box ideas as well!

[@rachelcookswithlove]

You're welcome my friend, I hope you enjoy them, just follow the steps carefully. Merry Christmas Blessings. ❤

[@RebeccaWalker-ke1zp]

Loved your recipe for the wedding cookies…. I always thought they would be hard to make….And I’m not a baker….Im going to have to try them…..Thank you for sharing….Merry Christmas to you and your family and many blessings…. Texas USA

[@faisalitani8114]

Thk u dear Rachel , dear can I use pistachio instead of pecans? Thk u again

[@dalainebloom4505]

These look sooooo delicious. I like a your recipe. I have been watching a lot of these recipes. Your’s looks the most Delicious! I like how You did it completely by hand. I don’t mind using my Hand mixer but it really is a lot of work to bring out my big, heavy stand mixer. I also loved Your portioning the cookies with a teaspoon. Not everyone has the cookie scoops. As My Son would say, “What did people use when there were no mixers or cookie scoops?” I love it. Thank You for sharing Your talents with Us. Happy New Year. 😊👍🏼💕🍾🎆🎉🎊👋🏼

[@emilyneal7888]

My mom loved the store bought kind. I bet those are better. Homemade always is. Merry Christmas!

[@marciavaldez7767]

We love these in my familybalso. Thebrecipe we ise doesn't call for cinammon. I will have to try it. LOL. I need to put my cookies in a zip lock bag. To coat them with powdered sugar. Duh??? Yup, I jave been rolling them one by one or a few at a time with sugar in a small bowl. Your way is so obvious, O jave just overlooked. Have a beautiful Christmas. Blessings.

[@glendamcdaniel9894]

This is my favorite cookie and thank you for the recipe. I could eat a batch by myself!!! I will definitely be making these tomorrow. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Happy New Year!!!

[@CarolHankins-w5d]

We are Italian & we had these cookies every Christmas same cookies! Maybe we used almond extract! Very good cookies, very easy, thanks for sharing. Happy New Year!

[@marshajordan862]

Thanks for sharing. I've never made these but they look easy to make. Blessings. Happy New Year. ❤

[@alicia7776]

Rachel, I hope you and your Ronnie had a fantastic Christmas. Thanks for all your great cooking tips and making all your cooking feel like home! Much love to you thoughout 2024!

[@katherinewagner987]

Just love these cookies. Been waiting for a recipe for these. Thank you so much......

[@annaescarrega3959]

My mother would make them for me every Christmas, I'm 78years old 😢 my Mother at 96 years, passed away December 5th.. Columbia SC. This two shell pass 🙏🎶

[@EmiliaGarcia-sh1my]

Love this cookies ❤❤ Thanks for sharing ❤❤ Happy New Year 🎊🎉

[@theresawilloughby9884]

Merry Christmas Rachael & Ron and your New home is just Beautiful❤.

[@mjwells100]

Rachel, I was just wishing I hadn’t lost my recipe for Mexican wedding cakes, and lo and behold you had your program on them! I can’t tell you how thrilled I am that you did! THANK YOU so much!! I just love your channel. Merry Christmas to you and yours! 🎄♥️🎄♥️🎄

[@patschrull425]

That is the easiest recipe I have ever seen for those cookies! I love them too! I will be using you recipe this year! Thanks for sharing this! You are awesome! Merry Christmas!! 🎄❄⛄❤

[@theresawilloughby9884]

We call ours Butter Balls and they are Delicious and easy to make and they are my Favorite Cookies. ❤

[@laurajones8267]

I loved this recipe and I'm so glad I found your channel. Ive made these a couple of times already. The way you explain how to put the ingredients together makes cooking so simple but sooo delicious. Watching you vhannel is like being in a friend's kitchen. Thank you.

[@karenughoc2849]

We call these Snow Balls Cookies

[@JeannieMitchellMyers]

I'm off to make these! My mother used to make these when I was little!! Happy Near Year Rachel!

[@adelealtieri1434]

I'm going to put this recipe in my Christmas cookie collection. I just got back from my nail salon and brought them homemade cookies and they appreciated them so much. As always love from Arizona. Have a wonderful holiday with your loved ones ❤💕

[@rachelcookswithlove]

That was so nice of you, homemade is always best. Merry Christmas Blessings my friend. ❤

[@MariahHinojos]

Did you chill the dough at all??

[@CarmenCasillas-c4n]

Thank you you have a beautiful home is your love and it show thank you merry Christmas And happy new year 2024 📖🕯

[@brendakunkel2684]

Thank you! I love Mexican wedding cookies, will be making them soon.❤ My husband also Loves those Cinnamon sugar cookies I get from Arandas Bakery here in Houston. Maybe you could make some of those as well. Rachel, you are the Best!❤

[@charlottekearn5185]

These were my mom's favorite cookie, she made them every year. I better make some, but I don't remember the cinnamon in them. I do remember inhaling the powdered sugar every year and choking on them, I needed to slow down and eat normal.😂😂😂

[@rachelcookswithlove]

I will put them on my list to do. Merry Christmas Blessings my friend. ❤

[@debrasusan73]

I just love you. The cookies look amazing. Thanks for the tip of putting them in a ZipLoc bag for the confectioners sugar part! I've always rolled them individually. What a time saver!

[@leewomack3498]

I've made these for years...... yesterday I started to make them again and they didn't stay together for me to roll up into balls. Wtf??? I'm so disappointed 😢

[@cathyfernandez8604]

I take care of an 80 yr old veteran, ge loves to cook and bake. We are baking these tomorrow. Easy and delicious

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Yay!! How wonderful! I hope you both enjoy them my friend. Merry Christmas Blessings. ❤

[@vgarcia9724]

Hi Rachel, Holiday Blessings to you and your family!!🎀🎁🎄 I just made these last night. It's my 4th batch this season. I gift them, and of course, I have a few .😂 What wonderful memories your recipes have brought to mind. Thanks amiga, take care!!❤🙏♥️

[@lindabradford9591]

You're kitchen is so pretty, Rachael. I love these cookies. Thank you for sharing!

[@tinasan3870]

I'm saving this recipe. I'm bringing cookies for a desert at our Christmas day dinner, and these will be perfect, along with some choc chip cookies or brownies.....Yummy !

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Yummy!!! They will be a hit my friend. Merry Christmas Blessings. ❤

[@irenebrough8674]

Just made some, no cinnamon either, but put 2 chocolate chips in the center, surprise! Also my favorite.

[@sergioorlando1817]

Greeting!! Miss Rachel. I can add some dried cranberries and walnuts?

[@joanneleclair5170]

Thank you Rachel. My first batch is in the oven. I can say, the cookie dough is tasty 😋 ❤.

[@adm111490]

Such beautiful gift ideas with these incredible cookies. Cheers, Rachel! I pray you and Ron have a blessed Christmas this year. Feliz Navidad!🎄

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Gracias my friend, I really appreciate your prayers. Merry Christmas Blessings to you. ❤

[@virginiabarrientos165]

Hi Rachel, i first ate this cookies in a wedding, now i can make them, thank you for the recipe.

[@meridadiane]

One of my favorite cookies as well ❤️‍🩹

[@rachelcookswithlove]

❤👍🥰

[@ladybugannie1]

I made these and they turn out great. Thank you Rachel. Merry Christmas.

[@cathycowley5236]

These look delicious. Loved the tip about cooling before the powdered sugar. Merry Christmas to you and yours.🎄🎅🏻🧑🏻‍🎄🥰

[@graciel3725]

I made 2 batches of these this year. One I made with black walnuts, and they were good! My son wasn't a fan and I had to make traditional ones too. 😅

[@kickbox1958]

Is the measurement of 1 tsp when forming the cookie balls correct? The measuring spoon your using looks larger than a Tsp My tsp spoon I have is much smaller than yours thank you

[@angie8686]

I love this cookies ❤no matter what they are call or the shape they’re in ❤they’re my favorite and I too make them a little differently but it’s all good.thank you Rachel Cooking with love ! Everything you cook or bake looks so delicious 😋

[@clarabell60z]

Tell Ron to film closer to you and what you are doing. I miss those “close ups”.

[@daryaosokina6924]

I haven’t made your cookies yet but they look delicious. Ive had some really good wedding cookies that were soaked in strong cinnamon tea, I wonder if I can make that change here somehow to give them a similar taste.

[@celiagonzales5222]

Love watching u make it so easy I am going to definitely make these wedding cookies happy new year❤

[@photoalchemygina]

I’m glad you’re part of my life I miss my mom but you fill a little of the space when I need it and I feel better Merry Christmas Rachael

[@virginiaphillips5217]

Sitting in front of a fire after cleaning my kitchen. What a lovely way to end a full day. You and a cup of coffee. Tomorrow I will make these and have them with my coffee.. Merry Christmas Rachel and your Ron..❤

[@suzyvance7328]

Rachel, thank you for this recipe. Funny, I have heard these cookies called, Russian Tea cookies. I think it is a universal cookie. So yummy. Merry Christmas...

[@charlottekearn5185]

Yes, I always knew them as Russian tea cookies.

[@bcb58bcb]

I love wedding cookies!! I enjoy watching your channel and have saved many of them, and have made some!! (The music competes with your pleasant voice)

[@aleafox1675]

These look so good. I want to come to your house for Christmas. Thank you for posting this delicious recipe. Merry Christmas Rachel Cooks 🎄🎄

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Sweet comment, thank you. Merry Christmas Blessings my friend. ❤

[@joannemiller2465]

I use this recipe for thumb prints. Just stick your thumb in the middle, bake, cool, and fill with whatever floats your boat, jam, pie filling, or just plain butter cream.

[@kandacepatterson7965]

We make them but call them russian tea cakes either way so good. We should have them every day right?

[@diannemose244]

I'm from Europe and I call them Russian tea cakes

[@mirandadavis5887]

Rachel, you look just beautiful and I adore your new kitchen. Merry Christmas to you and Your Ron!

[@jW-tk4dt]

Rachel, Thank you for the tip about putting in gallon bag - i would roll them in bowl which made the process so long. Do you have anymore cookie receipes? would love to see more for a cookie exchange.

[@ngonzaleful]

Rachel!! You the best! Thanks for sharing all your wisdom and wonderful recipes!! Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

[@adacheeves5266]

Love your video’s! Your voice is so calming! Make everyone feel like they can make your recipes! Thanks!

[@rachelibrown9202]

Thank you the cookies are so easy to make and delish 😋

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Glad you like them! Merry Christmas Blessings my friend. ❤️

[@ladyguinevere61]

I use lemon flavoring instead of vanilla. Tastes fresh.

[@nissicardenas5435]

Ohhh my now I want some of these cookies 😊thanks for sharing Rachael❤

[@lindabradford9591]

You're kitchen is so pretty, Rachael. I love these cookies. Thank you for sharing!

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Thank you so much for your comment my friend. ❤️

[@terriflores2248]

Mmmmm….. I just got done making these! They are delicious! My husband said he hadn’t had them in years. His mother used to make them all the time. Thank you Rachel! I love all of your recipes! I actually made your Albondigas soup two days ago as well, I hadn’t made that in years but I used your recipe this time and it was so good! Because my mother-in-law is no longer living…She’s the one that taught me all the Mexican recipes …which I have most of them but I like to watch your videos and get new ideas also. Have a merry Christmas!

[@annasmith8177]

I am going to make these today. Thanks Rachel. ❤️

[@tantekick3686]

This was just perfect. I've wanted to make these but forget about them. All my life I would find a few on a holiday platter (here in So Calif lots of Mexicans in our town) but never had the recipe till now. I made them today 1/1/2024, and they are delicious with my coffee. Thank you, love your way of teaching, you are wonderful! Happy New Year to you and your Ron. ❤

[@MariahHinojos]

Did you chill the dough by chance ?

[@rosaspanjol673]

Wow!.,thank so much for the recipe 😘…

[@maryhightshue7866]

I'm wondering what kind of machine you ground up those nuts in? It looks like something I'd like to have! 😂 Seriously, I appreciate you showing your recipe for Mexican wedding cookies! They look yummy and I'm going to make some. Thank you thank you thank you Rachel!!!❤❤❤

[@susantaja4129]

She used a Vitamix

[@cherylcalac8485]

Thank you and merry Christmas ❣️🎄

[@rositadacunha1331]

Greatings from South Africa 🌍

[@dianedelacruz9866]

Wow looks so easy and very delicious... ❤❤❤😋