Freezing Mexican Wedding Cookies: A How-To Guide

Mexican wedding cookies, also known as Russian tea cakes or snowball cookies, are delicate cookies that can be frozen without losing their flavour or texture. Freezing them is simple and they can be stored for up to two months.

Freezing baked Mexican wedding cookies

Before Freezing:

Before freezing, it is important to ensure that your cookies are completely cool. Freezing warm cookies will result in the formation of ice crystals, which will ruin the light, flaky texture that makes Mexican wedding cookies so delightful.

Packing and Storing:

Once the cookies are cool, it's time to pack them for the freezer. Here are two methods:

• Roll the cookies in powdered sugar, as this will give them a nice coating and enhance their flavour. Place them in an airtight container, separating each layer with wax paper to prevent the cookies from sticking together.
• Alternatively, you can freeze the cookies without the powdered sugar coating. Place them in a single layer on a sheet pan and freeze them first. Then, transfer the frozen cookies into freezer bags. This method is useful if you want to coat the cookies with a fresh layer of powdered sugar before serving.

Thawing and Serving:

When you're ready to serve the cookies, simply remove them from the freezer and let them thaw at room temperature. If you froze the cookies without the powdered sugar coating, be sure to roll them in powdered sugar before serving to give them that classic snowball appearance and enhance their flavour.

Storage Time:

It is recommended to use frozen Mexican wedding cookies within two months. This ensures that the cookies retain their flavour and texture.

By following these simple steps, you can enjoy delicious, freshly baked-tasting Mexican wedding cookies anytime you crave them!

Freezing unbaked Mexican wedding cookies

Yes, you can freeze Mexican wedding cookies before they are baked. This is a great option if you want to prepare the cookies in advance and bake them at a later date. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to freeze unbaked Mexican wedding cookies:

• Prepare the cookie dough as you normally would, following your favourite recipe.
• Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper.
• Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion out the dough into individual balls. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.
• Place the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze the dough balls until they are solid. This usually takes about 2-3 hours.
• Once the dough balls are frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe storage bag or container. Be sure to label the container with the date and contents.
• When you are ready to bake the cookies, take out the desired number of dough balls from the freezer. You can bake them directly from frozen; however, they may need a few extra minutes in the oven. Follow the baking instructions according to your recipe.

By freezing the cookie dough in individual portions, you can easily bake as many or as few cookies as you like. This method is convenient if you want to enjoy freshly baked cookies whenever the craving strikes!

How long can you freeze Mexican wedding cookies for?

Mexican wedding cookies can be frozen for up to two months. This can be done by freezing the raw cookie dough or the baked cookies.

To freeze the dough, roll it into balls and place them in an airtight container, such as a Ziploc bag or a Tupperware container, using wax paper to layer the dough so that it doesn't freeze together. You can then bake the cookies directly from frozen, but be aware that they may take longer to bake.

To freeze the baked cookies, roll them in powdered sugar and allow them to cool completely before placing them in an airtight container, again using wax paper to separate the layers.

When defrosting the cookies, leave them at room temperature and re-roll them in powdered sugar if necessary.

How to defrost frozen Mexican wedding cookies

Mexican wedding cookies can be frozen before or after baking. If you choose to freeze the cookie dough, roll it into balls and place them in an airtight container. You can bake these cookies directly from frozen, but they may take longer to bake.

If you want to freeze the cookies after baking, first, roll them in powdered sugar and let them cool completely. Then, place them in an airtight container with wax paper between the layers. You can store the baked cookies in the freezer for several months.

To defrost frozen Mexican wedding cookies, you can leave them at room temperature for several hours. If you froze the cookies before rolling them in powdered sugar, coat them in sugar after they have thawed. If you froze the cookies after coating them in sugar, the sugar may dissolve a little. In this case, sprinkle a little more powdered sugar on them after they have thawed.

How to stop the powdered sugar from dissolving when defrosting

Yes, you can freeze Mexican wedding cookies! To stop the powdered sugar from dissolving when defrosting, there are a few methods you can try.

Firstly, it is recommended to freeze the cookies on the same day they are baked, and only after they have cooled completely. This will ensure the cookies retain their flavour and texture.

If you are looking to freeze the cookies for a longer period of time, you could try using a non-melting powdered sugar. This type of sugar is completely unaffected by moisture and will not dissolve. Alternatively, you could add cornstarch to your regular powdered sugar to make it last longer. For every 1/4 cup of powdered sugar, add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. This will prevent the sugar from melting as quickly, but it will eventually melt.

Another option is to coat the cookies in a thin layer of granulated sugar before coating them in powdered sugar. This will help to preserve the iconic powdered sugar coating.

Finally, you can also store the cookies in the refrigerator or freezer until you are ready to eat them. This may cause the cookies to become hard or firm, but it will help to preserve the powdered sugar coating.

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