Easy Tips for Baking the Best Mexican Wedding Cookies for Any Occasion
Mexican wedding cookies, also known as polvorones or Russian tea cakes, are delightful treats that are perfect for any occasion. These buttery, nutty cookies coated in powdered sugar melt in your mouth and are loved by many. If you’re looking to impress your friends and family with this classic recipe, follow these easy tips for baking the best Mexican wedding cookies.
Gather Your Ingredients
The first step to baking the perfect Mexican wedding cookies is gathering all your ingredients. You will need unsalted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, finely chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts), and powdered sugar for dusting. Having everything ready before you start will streamline the process and allow you to focus on creating delicious cookies.
Creaming the Butter and Sugar
Start by creaming together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This step is crucial as it incorporates air into your mixture, giving the cookies a tender texture. Make sure not to skip this step. Once well combined, add in vanilla extract which enhances the flavor of your dough.
Incorporate Dry Ingredients
Next up is incorporating your dry ingredients into the cookie dough. Gradually add all-purpose flour to the creamed butter mixture while mixing on low speed to avoid flour clouds in your kitchen. Then fold in finely chopped nuts gently using a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough. The nuts add a delightful crunch that complements the cookie’s softness perfectly.
Chill Before Baking
After preparing your dough, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before baking. Chilling helps solidify the fat in your dough which results in better shape retention during baking—preventing those lovely round balls from spreading too much.
Bake and Dust with Powdered Sugar
Preheat your oven while waiting for your dough to chill. Once chilled, scoop out small portions of dough (about 1 inch) and roll them into balls before placing them on a lined baking sheet. Bake until they are set but not overly browned—around 10-12 minutes should do it. After removing them from the oven, let them cool slightly before rolling them generously in powdered sugar while still warm for that iconic finish.
With these easy tips at hand, you can whip up delicious Mexican wedding cookies that will be cherished at any gathering. Whether it’s a festive celebration or simply an afternoon treat with coffee or tea, these melt-in-your-mouth delights are sure to please everyone’s palate.
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