Best 4 Pecan Puffs Aka Mexican Wedding Cakes Or Russian Tea Cakes Recipes

In the realm of delectable confections, pecan puffs, also known as Mexican wedding cakes or Russian tea cakes, stand out as exquisite morsels of sweetness. These bite-sized treats, often adorned with a dusting of powdered sugar, captivate taste buds with their delicate crumbly texture and a symphony of flavors that blend nuts, spices, and a touch of citrus. Whether you seek a delightful accompaniment to your afternoon tea or a festive addition to your holiday gatherings, embarking on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for pecan puffs promises an enticing adventure.

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MEXICAN WEDDING CAKES II

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Light, crunchy, round, buttery balls, with chopped nuts in them, coated with confectioner's sugar. These look nice when placed on a tray in the mini paper cupcake liners.

Provided by Julie Lavado

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Yield 21

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
8 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped walnuts
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Mix all the ingredients together with a mixer until well blended. Roll dough into round small balls.
Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Cool completely then roll in additional confectionary sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 23.2 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 62.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

PECAN PUFFS (AKA MEXICAN WEDDING CAKES OR RUSSIAN TEA CAKES)

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One of our family favorite cookies for the holidays-- these are sooo melt-in-your-mouth delicious! These cookies go by many different names. If you desire, you may sub walnuts or hazelnuts for the pecans. I hope you enjoy!!!

Provided by BecR2400

Categories Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 4 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup butter
4 tablespoons powdered sugar (heaping)
2 tablespoons vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups pecans, ground (or very finely chopped)
powdered sugar, for rolling cookies in

Steps:

Cream butter, add sugar and remaining ingredients.
Roll into small balls, and place on cookie sheet.
Bake in 325 F oven for 30 minutes.
Roll balls into powdered sugar when hot, and again when cool.
Note: These cookies taste best when thoroughly cooled (ie best served the next day--if you can wait!).

MEXICAN TEA CAKES

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I found this recipe several years ago on the net when I was looking for a dessert for a Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups butter or 1 1/2 cups margarine, at room temperature
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup coarsely grated almonds or 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, unsifted
1 lb powdered sugar

Steps:

Beat butter until light and fluffy; beat in the 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar, egg yolk and almonds.
Gradually add flour to make a soft dough that you can shape with your hands.
Pinch off pieces of dough the size of a large walnut and roll between your hands into round balls or form half moons.
Place about 1 1/2" apart on ungreased baking sheets and bake in a 275 degree oven 45 minutes or until very lightly browned.
Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheets until lukewarm.
Sift about 1/2 of the 1 pound powdered sugar over butcher paper; arranged in a shallow pan, and carefully transfer cookies from baking sheet to sugar.
Sift more powdered sugar over tops and sides; completely coating cookies at least 1/8" thick with sugar.
Let stand until cool; store in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers of cookies.

RUSSIAN WEDDING CAKES

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These aren't really cakes - rather small, cake-like cookies. My cousin makes these constantly (much to the delight of the rest of the family)! These are so so so addictive! And for looking so delicate they are surprisingly easy.

Provided by sofie-a-toast

Categories Dessert

Time 13m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup softened butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar (plus more for coating)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup walnuts (minced fine)

Steps:

Mix all ingredients thoroughly (if you find it easier to cream the sugar and butter first go ahead but it isn't necessary if you don't want to take the extra step).
Shape dough into 1 inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake for around 8 minutes (they burn easily) on middle rack at 400 degrees until set but not brown.
While warm, roll in confectioner's sugar. Let cool, and roll in sugar again.

Tips:

Use cold butter: This will help the dough stay firm and prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
Bake the cookies until they are just starting to brown around the edges: Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
Roll the cookies in powdered sugar while they are still warm: This will help the powdered sugar stick to the cookies and give them a nice, even coating.

Conclusion:

Pecan puffs, also known as Mexican wedding cakes or Russian tea cakes, are a delicious and easy-to-make cookie that is perfect for any occasion. With their light and airy texture and sweet, nutty flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious cookie recipe, give pecan puffs a try.