These buttery Snowball Cookies, also known as Mexican Wedding Cookies, melt in your mouth and are coated in powdered sugar for a sweet, festive treat ❄️🍪. Perfect for holiday baking or any time you crave a delicate, nutty cookie! 🎄✨
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
Extra powdered sugar for rolling
Directions:
Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the dough:
Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar. Add vanilla extract, followed by the flour and chopped nuts. Mix until combined.
Shape and bake:
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden.
Roll in sugar:
Allow the cookies to cool slightly, then roll them in powdered sugar while still warm. Let them cool completely and roll again in powdered sugar for a thick coating.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 27 minutes
Kcal: 100 kcal per cookie | Servings: 24 cookies