Delicate and buttery, Mexican Wedding Cookies—also called snowball cookies or Russian tea cakes—are a timeless cookie everyone should have in their recipe repertoire. These tender, nut-studded treats are rolled in powdered sugar for a melt-in-your-mouth finish that’s perfect for holidays or everyday baking.
These cookies are ideal for holiday cookie trays and gift boxes. Pair them with other classic cookies such as spritz cookies, meringue cookies, and peanut butter blossoms for a well-rounded plate of treats.

There’s something comforting about classic recipes, and Mexican Wedding Cookies are a favorite for good reason. Known by several names around the world, these cookies appear at celebrations from Mexican weddings and quinceañeras to Russian tea tables and American holiday gatherings. No matter where they’re served, the appeal is the same: a small, rich cookie that practically dissolves on the tongue thanks to a generous coating of powdered sugar.