How did Mexican wedding cookies get their name?

How did Mexican wedding cookies get their name?

HomeCooking Tips, RecipesHow did Mexican wedding cookies get their name?

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POLVORONES MEXICAN WEDDING COOKIES The EASIEST Melt in your Mouth Shortbread Cookies RECIPE

You know those mini shortbread-like icing cookies that are most often served at weddings or afternoon teas? These delicious little balls of fun are called Italian wedding cookies but chances are you've heard them called by other names too such as Mexican wedding cookies Swedish wedding cookies Austrian kipferl snowballs or butterballs.

Yes it's quite a list with no clear indication of the origin of the name or the cookies themselves. These names all sound quite similar and can be used interchangeably but there is some history behind them with "Italian" or "Mexican" wedding cookies being the most popular.

Here's what you need to know about Italian wedding cookies their origins and what to expect in terms of taste and texture.