Why Are They Called Mexican Wedding Cookies?
Mexican Wedding Cookies are called so because they are traditionally served at weddings in Mexico. They are also known as Russian tea cakes, but the name Mexican Wedding Cookies is the most universally recognized due to their popularity in Mexican cuisine and custom. The cookies are typically made of butter, flour, sugar, and nuts, and are rolled in powdered sugar to give them a snowball-like appearance, a representation of the winter wonderland, and the sweetness of marital bliss.