Mexican Wedding Cookies (Snowballs)
These buttery, nutty, Mexican wedding cookies are so easy to make and call for only 5 ingredients. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are perfect to make during the holidays and everyone loves them. The perfect Christmas cookie recipe.
Servings: 24
Ingredients
- 1 cup Salted Butter (if using unsalted butter, see notes)
- 1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar (divided)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 3/4 cups Flour
- 1 cup Chopped Pecans (or walnuts)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the slightly softened butter and 3/4 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a crumbly dough forms. Fold in the finely chopped pecans (or walnuts) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Take small portions of the dough and roll them into 1-inch balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Do NOT overbake or they will be too dry and crumbly.
- Place the remaining 3/4 cup of powdered sugar in a bowl. While the cookies are still warm, roll them in powdered sugar. Ensure each cookie is generously coated.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely. Once cooled, roll them in powdered sugar again for a second coating or sprinkle with remaining powdered sugar.
Notes
If using unsalted butter, add 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the dough.
These wedding cookies store so well and keep for up to 10 days to two weeks, covered in an airtight container, at room temperature.
Can you freeze Mexican Wedding cookies? Yes! These cookies also freeze very well for up to 2 to 3 months. Just make sure to have them in a freezer-safe container or bag to avoid freezer burn.
Nutrition
Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 239IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg