Mexican Wedding Cakes

Name: Mexican Wedding Cakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: about 6 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 cups butter, softened; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup finely chopped pecans; Additional confectioners' sugar

As part of a Mexican tradition, I tucked these tender cookies into small gift boxes for the guests at my sister's wedding a few years ago. Most folks gobbled them up before they ever got home! —Sarita Johnston, San Antonio, Texas

Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans
Additional confectioners' sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and 1 cup confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy; beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in pecans.
Shape tablespoons of dough into 2-in. crescents. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake until light brown, 12-15 minutes. Roll cookies in additional confectioners' sugar while warm; cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 88 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 41mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Mexican Wedding Cakes in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2001

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tishathomas

Jan 25, 2018

These are indeed a fabulous cookie! They appear to be an international favorite. My mother was given this recipe by her German mother-in-law, born in1898, who called them Kifflings. The only difference between Kifflings and this recipe is that we made them with walnuts. Most Germans use almonds. They are an important part of our Christmas tradition.
Bob

Dec 11, 2017

Easy and delicious...
suefalk

Dec 31, 2016

Delicioso! A Christmas tradition in my family. Whether you call them Mexican Wedding Cakes, Pecan Puffs or Russian Tea Cakes - this is one recipe to save.
RelativeTaste

Aug 6, 2014

Mexican Wedding Cakes (we also call them Russian Tea Cakes) have been a family favorite for years. They are always part of our Christmas cookie plate.
DHeitz

Jan 11, 2014

Made these for our wedding anniversary. Husband ate the whole batch! Very addicting.
VeroG

Jan 1, 2014

I'm a novice when it comes to cooking, so I was a bit nervous about trying this recipe. But I did and the cookies came out awesome! I made these to gift and everyone who received them loved them. In fact, I'm making another batch to give to some people who called asking for more. The only adjustment I made was that I baked them for a few more minutes (18-20) at 350 degrees. Thank you for sharing this recipe. :-)
gjretired

May 31, 2009

See "Russian Tea Cakes".? It cuts the recipe in half.
vamburn

Apr 28, 2009

So good.
b_layman_32

Nov 21, 2008

I made these last year for Christmas gifts. These are great tasting cookies. I am making them again this year and many years to come.Beth :)
Jordi

Dec 11, 2007

Love these cookies!