30-Minute Cinnamon Mexican Wedding Cakes
These tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookies combine the convenience of refrigerated sugar cookie dough with cream cheese for extra richness and finely chopped walnuts for texture. Rolled twice in cinnamon-spiced powdered sugar while warm, they develop a beautiful snowy coating that's both sweet and aromatic. Perfect for holiday gatherings, bridal showers, or any time you want an impressive cookie with minimal effort, these treats offer all the buttery, crumbly goodness of traditional Mexican wedding cookies with a delightful cinnamon twist.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 350°F
- 2
Break up cookie dough in large bowl and mix in cream cheese, walnuts, flour and vanilla until well blended
- 3
Shape dough into 38 balls about 1 1/4-inch in size
- 4
Place balls 1 inch apart on ungreased large cookie sheets
- 5
Bake for 11 to 13 minutes or until set but not brown
- 6
Remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack and cool for 1 minute
- 7
Mix powdered sugar and cinnamon in small bowl until well blended
- 8
Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar mixture twice
- 9
Cool completely for about 30 minutes before serving
Tips
Roll the cookies in powdered sugar mixture twice while still warm for the best coating that will stick properly and create that signature snowy appearance.
Don't overbake these cookies - they should be set but not brown to maintain their tender, crumbly texture.
Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing to ensure it blends smoothly with the cookie dough.
Good to Know
Store covered at room temperature
Serve at room temperature
Common Mistakes
Don't eat raw cookie dough after adding flour to avoid foodborne illness
Don't overbake to avoid dry, hard cookies
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Gluten-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I make these cookies ahead of time?
Yes, these cookies store well covered at room temperature and actually improve in texture after a day as the powdered sugar coating sets.
What if I don't have walnuts?
You can substitute pecans, almonds, or omit the nuts entirely. The cookies will still be delicious but with a different texture.
How long do these cookies keep?
Store covered at room temperature for up to one week, though they're best within the first few days.