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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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 162 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Baked Goods , Others
Cuisine:
Canadian
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.
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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 Information
Calories
162kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
61mg
(3%)
Potassium
31mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
239IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.05mg
(0%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 162kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 31mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 239IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.