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    Danish Wedding Cookies

    Published: May 10, 2021 · Modified: May 23, 2022 by Radwa · This post may contain affiliate links. 7 Comments

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    Danish Wedding Cookies also known as Mexican wedding cookies are a delicious mix of three main ingredients: pecan, butter, and flour.

    They are buttery, nutty, and sweet. They are also rolled in powdered sugar to give them a delicious sweetness and look of a beautiful snowball. You will not get enough of these Danish Wedding Cookies.

    Danish Wedding Cookies

    What are Danish Wedding Cookies?

    These cookies are very popular worldwide; they are served at weddings, on holidays, and on special occasions. These Danish Wedding cookies are excellent with a cup of tea or milk or to give as a gift. They can go by many different names, such as Mexican Wedding Cookies, Snowballs, and Butterballs. 

    In the middle east, these have a similar cookie recipe which is so popular. They call these cookies 'Kahk'; they serve them at feasts and on holidays. They are so delicious, exactly like Danish Wedding Cookies, except they add some spices to them.

    Danish Wedding Cookies

    Why this recipe works?

    • So simple and delicious
    • Great for parties or holidays
    • It makes a quick dessert

    Danish Wedding Cookies ingredients:

    • All-Purpose Flour: You will need one cup of flour, but please measure it well; otherwise, the cookies will turn out dry.
    • Butter: Don't use ghee as a substitute. Use butter for the best flavour.
    • Cinnamon: It gives the cookies a nice flavour.
    • Pecans:  Finely ground the pecan using the food processor.
    • Vanilla Extract: Use a good quality vanilla extract or use vanilla beans past.
    • Salt: Don't skip adding the salt.
    • Powdered Sugar: For rolling the cookies in.
    lots of Danish Wedding Cookies

    How to make Danish Wedding Cookies?

    Mix butter and powdered sugar using the electric whisk
    Bake the cookies for 10-15 minutes

    Preparations: Preheat the oven to 170C.
    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Creaming the butter: Mix butter and powdered sugar using the electric whisk until it becomes fluffy. Stir in flour, cinnamon, vanilla extract, pecan, and salt, mix well until combined.

    Next, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes. Scoop 1 tablespoon-sized scoop of dough, roll it between your hands, then put it onto the baking sheet. Repeat until all the dough is finished.

    Baking: Bake the cookies for 10-15 minutes; these cookies do not brown. Roll the cookies carefully in the powdered sugar while hot.
    Let them cool down before serving.

    Mexican wedding cookies in a plate

    Top Tips:

    • Crush the pecan well using the food processor, pulse until they are the size of sprinkles.
    • Roll the cookies in the powdered sugar while they are warm. Then roll them one more time when they cool down.
    • You can double or triple the recipe and keep it in the freezer, ready for baking.
    • The dough of these cookies are not supposed to be sticky. Instead it will have a bit crumbly texture, and when you roll it in your hands, it will come together.
    • Don't over bake the cookies; they will be done once a light brown colour forms on the bottom of the cookies.
    • Don't skip refrigerating the dough before baking the cookies; otherwise, the cookies will turn out flat.
    • Make sure to use the butter at room temperature.
    a bite from one of the Danish Wedding Cookies

    Some Variations

    • If you want these cookies to be sugar-free, you can use a swerve sweetener confectioner instead of powdered sugar.
    • Although pecans are the star of this recipe, you can use almonds or hazelnuts instead if you like.
    • Traditionally these cookies are covered with powdered sugar, but you can use another topping if you like, such as melted chocolate or sprinkles. Or you can dip them in melted white chocolate.
    Mexican wedding cookies in a plate

    Storage

    To store: You can keep these cookies for up to 3 days at room temperature or keep them in the fridge for up to 6 days. You may need to put small parchment paper sheets between them, so they don’t stick to each other while they are in the fridge.

    Freezing: These cookies freeze perfectly. All you have to do is to put them in a well-sealed container in the freezer for up to 2 months.

    Recipe FAQs

    Are Danish Wedding Cookies similar to Italian Wedding Cookies?

    Yes, they are similar to each other. Although Italian Wedding Cookies are not made with pecans, they made with almonds instead.

    Can I make these cookies ahead of time?

    Yes, you can. Just scoop the dough and form the cookies, then wrap them individually in plastic wrap and freeze. When you need a quick dessert, bring them out of the freezer straight onto the baking sheet. They will need 10 minutes more in the oven to be fully baked. Or you can wrap the whole dough in plastic wrap and freeze it. When you need it, let the dough thaw at room temperature, then form the batter into balls, and bake in the oven.

    Danish Wedding Cookies in a plate

    Tools used in making this recipe:

    • Electric grinder: Used in grinding granulated sugar into powdered sugar.
    • Mixing bowl: Used in mixing all the ingredients.
    • Baking sheet: To place the cookies on for baking.
    • Small dough scoop: To scoop the dough and make them all the same size.

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    Danish Wedding Cookies in a plate

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    Danish Wedding Cookies
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    Danish Wedding Cookies

    Danish wedding cookies or Mexican wedding cookies are the best dessert to serve on holidays and special occasions. They are made of three main ingredients, pecan, butter, and flour and rolled in powdered sugar.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Mexican
    Keyword Danish Wedding Cookies, mexican wedding cookies
    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
    Servings 25 cookies
    Calories 70kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Baking sheet
    • Mixing bowl
    • Measuring spoons

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup unsalted butter
    • ¼ cup powdered sugar
    • ¼ tablespoon cinnamon
    • ½ cup pecans finely ground
    • 1.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ⅓ cup powdered sugar (for rolling or more as needed)

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 170C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Mix butter and powdered sugar using the electric whisk until it becomes fluffy. Stir in flour, cinnamon, vanilla extract, pecan, and salt, mix well until combined.
    • Next, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes. Scoop 1 tablespoon-sized scoop of dough, roll it between your hands, then put it onto the baking sheet. Repeat until all the dough is finished.
    • Bake the cookies for 10-15 minutes; these cookies do not brown. Roll the cookies carefully in the powdered sugar while hot.
    • Let them cool down before serving.

    Notes

    • Crush the pecan well using the food processor, pulse until they are the size of sprinkles.
    • Roll the cookies in the powdered sugar while they are warm. Then roll them one more time when they cool down.
    • You can double or triple the recipe and keep it in the freezer, ready for baking.
    • The dough of these cookies are not supposed to be sticky. Instead it will have a bit crumbly texture, and when you roll it in your hands, it will come together.
    • Don't over bake the cookies; they will be done once a light brown colour forms on the bottom of the cookies.
    • Don't skip refrigerating the dough before baking the cookies; otherwise, the cookies will turn out flat.
    • Make sure to use the butter at room temperature.

    Some Variations

    • If you want these cookies to be sugar-free, you can use a swerve sweetener confectioner instead of powdered sugar.
    • Although pecans are the star of this recipe, you can use almonds or hazelnuts instead if you like.
    • Traditionally these cookies are covered with powdered sugar, but you can use another topping if you like, such as melted chocolate or sprinkles. Or you can dip them in melted white chocolate.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Pam

      May 11, 2021 at 2:31 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies are amazing! The first time I made them I followed the exact instructions. The second time, I stuffed them with pecans.

      Reply
    2. Arina

      May 11, 2021 at 2:32 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies are so soft and super delicious. I loved the cinnamon taste and the soft texture.

      Reply
    3. Francies

      May 15, 2021 at 1:13 am

      5 stars
      I agree; this cookies recipe goes by so many names, such as snowballs.

      Reply
    4. Amanda

      May 15, 2021 at 1:16 am

      5 stars
      My favourite! I love them so much, and the recipe is perfect.

      Reply
    5. Ryna

      May 15, 2021 at 1:18 am

      5 stars
      These danish wedding cookies are so delicious!! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

      Reply
    6. Mona

      May 19, 2021 at 11:14 am

      5 stars
      Can I make These danish wedding cookies with walnuts instead of pecan?

      Reply
      • Radwa

        May 19, 2021 at 2:41 pm

        Traditionally this recipe made with pecan; however, if you used walnuts instead, you will have a different taste.

        Reply

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