These 20-minute gluten-free Mexican wedding cookies are a traditional cookie that are absolutely delicious and only take a few minutes to make. They are simple, yummy, and full of powdery white sugar.

Gluten-free Mexican wedding cookies on a marble tray

Our cookies have a nutty flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture that will have you coming back for more. They are buttery and so delicious!

Why these are just like you remember

You may know this recipe as Mexican wedding cookies. But they are known by many different names such as meltaways, Russian tea cookies, Russian tea cakes, Italian wedding cookies, snowball cookies, or even Mexican wedding cakes. Whatever you call them, they are a delicious treat that are beloved by many.

If you love these for the holidays, you will also love our Christmas Crumbl cookies gluten free. The best part about these gluten-free Mexican wedding cookies is that they are also pretty simple to make. The recipe only requires a handful of ingredients and has a quick cook time.

They are great at parties and gatherings because they look so festive and make a pretty holiday cookie just like our gluten free candy cane cookies and our gluten free fruitcake cookies, these are always going to be a win that you can count on along with our Christmas popcorn.

When it is Christmas time, I like to add extra powdered sugar for a freshly fallen snow look. If you are looking for more recipes to add to your Christmas dessert table, try out the CUTEST gluten free Christmas cookies or gluten free Christmas desserts like our Reindeer Cookies or these cute Gluten-Free Gingerbread Men.

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THEM

Name: 20-Minute Gluten-Free Mexican Wedding Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract; 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour; 1 cup walnuts or pecans (chopped); 1/3 cup additional powdered sugar for dusting

When I tell you this recipe is simple, I really mean it. There is a short ingredient list and they can be made in 20 minutes. So, you can make these delicious cookies in a pinch!

GLUTEN-FREE ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR

Finding the perfect gluten-free flour for baking is always tricky. Luckily for you, I have found the Better Batter brand. Their flour is perfect for gluten-free baking and is a great gluten-free flour blend.

POWDERED SUGAR

Better Batter also offers a super yummy powder sugar. One of the key ingredients to the classic cookie is powdered sugar. It creates the snowball look and makes it perfect for Christmas cookie trays.

GLUTEN-FREE VANILLA OR ALMOND EXTRACT (Optional)

Gluten-free snowball cookies are one of my favorite cookies to make each year. Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved the delicately sweet flavors of these cookies. The almonds add a great nuttiness that gives them even more depth of flavor kind of like the almond flour does in our gluten free sugar cookies or gluten free linzer cookies. It also enhances the nutty flavor of the pecans. Vanilla extract is also delicious, especially if there is an allergy. It all comes down to personal preference.

PECANS

I really enjoy the nutty flavors the pecans give in this Mexican wedding cookie recipe. The cookies can be made without the pecans if there is an allergy. They are perfect either way.

Bite taken out of a gluten-free Mexican wedding cookie in a hand

HOW TO MAKE THE COOKIES

Preheat the oven to 350F
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well
Roll into little balls of dough in your hands and place on a cookie sheet
Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes

Pro Tip #1: Set your cookies on a wire cooling rack for faster cooling.

Pro Tip #2: Overworking the cookie dough can make your cookies fall flat. When using the paddle attachment while mixing the dough, do not overmix. Also, roll the dough into small balls of dough quickly.

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20-Minute Gluten-Free Mexican Wedding Cookies

Gluten-Free Mexican Wedding Cookies on a marble board

4.73 from 11 votes

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: cookies, gluten-free, mexican, wedding

Servings: servings

Calories: 99kcal

Author: Chandice Probst

Ingredients

▢ 1 cup butter
▢ ½ cup powdered sugar
▢ 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract
▢ 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
▢ 1 cup walnuts or pecans chopped
▢ ⅓ cup additional powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°
In a medium bowl, cream the butter with ½ cup powdered sugar
Add the vanilla extract to the butter mixture until just blended
Add the flour and nuts and mix to combine
Refrigerate dough for 1 hour
Roll into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on an uncreased cookie sheet
Bake at 350° for 10 minutes (NOT on the bottom rack or they could flatten)
Roll in remaining powdered sugar while still warm then again once cooled

Notes

Top Tip: Set your cookies on a wire cooling rack for faster cooling.

Can you freeze them?

Absolutely! After you bake and roll them in powdered sugar, you can freeze them in an airtight storage container or plastic bag. Make sure to use parchment paper to separate the layers, as you do not want them to stick together and cause a mess when you break them out for a treat.

They can last up to two months in the freezer. When you pull them out of the freezer, allow them to thaw to room temperature. You also may want to re-roll them in powdered sugar for aesthetics.

How to store leftovers

To store the leftover gluten-free Mexican wedding cookies, place them in an airtight container, separated by parchment paper. They can last up to ten to fourteen days in an airtight container.

Nutrition

This post was originally posted on December 12, 2016 it has since been updated with new photos and information.

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