The name ‘Mexican Wedding cookies’ sounds quite romantic and alluring right? These cookies are actually indeed quite cute and seductive looking – small cookie balls rolled in powdered sugar. And when you bite into them you get the flaky cookie with a delicious buttery pecan flavor. You could use walnuts too instead of pecans. And the best part is – yes making them is a breeze! 🙂 I saw several recipes for these on the internet – all of them were very similar in the ingredients but the proportions varied a bit and so I was not sure which recipe to try. I finally chose a recipe and stuck to it (I was tempted to combine more than one recipe as I usually do with most recipes) but I am a little less adventurous when it comes to baking and especially when it comes to baking cookies. But pleased to report that the recipe I tried was foolproof and the cookies came out absolutely delicious and perfect. When I did a little bit of research on these cookies which are also called as ‘Polvorones’, I found that this type of cookie is common to Spain and Mexico and didn’t originate in Mexico. The cookie is based on an old recipe, and is used in both Spain and Mexico for celebrations, since it’s rich in butter and nuts. In Mexico, it’s traditionally used at weddings and christenings which is probably how it got its American name. Although these are traditionally served as favors at weddings, believe me, you should not wait for a wedding or a special occasion to make these…they are perfect for any occasion 🙂 
[…] do cookies this year. Did a batch of soft melt in mouth buttery cookies. These are kind of like the snowy pecan or mexican wedding cookies that I had baked earlier this year. This recipe does not require you to roll the dough but I just […]
These are gorgeous! I only wish I had made this version too. I just made polvorones on my blog. I did a gluten free, chocolate version, but these look pure! I love them. I’ve been traveling for weeks at a time to Mexico on and off this year and had these there. They’re so good. Yours came out perfectly! Well done!
thanks Amanda! That means a lot considering you have had them in Mexico! Yeah do try out this version and I need to take a look at your chocolate version! 🙂
I’ve made these before and they are just awesome melt-in-your-mouth cookies aren’t they? The pecans give it a great crunch.
yes exactly Loretta – really melt-in-the mouth. I love naan khatais and so these with the pecans were just perfect for me and I like the fact that they are not overtly sweet!
Looks yum! I would love to bite into one of those cookies! Thank you for sharing this recipe, Indu!
Hi Sridevi! Yes these are so yummy you can’t stop eating them! 🙂
What a cute tradition, I really wish Aussies had more food traditions.
Looking forward to trying these beauties. 🙂
Hi Anna yes aren’t these cute? They are so yummy too…you have got to try them! 🙂
They sound interesting Indu 🙂
thanks yes they are delicious too!
These look delightful and so fun to try something new!
thanks Jamie! Yes absolutely its so wonderful to try new things. Especially when it comes to desserts! 🙂