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Easy Snowball Cookies Recipe - Mexican Wedding Cookies dusted with powdered sugar

Mexican Wedding Cookies

These buttery and nutty Mexican Wedding Cookies, also known as Snowball Cookies, are simple to make and delightfully melt in your mouth, rolled in powdered sugar for a snowy finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican, Traditional
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use softened butter, not melted.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for rolling Extra for rolling the cookies.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract The aroma is inviting and enhances the flavor.
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Adjust if using salted butter.
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts Pecans give a richer flavor, but walnuts work too.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy and smooth.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Stir in the flour and salt until combined, then fold in the chopped nuts.
  5. Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Place on the baking sheet with space between each.
  6. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden but the tops remain pale.
  7. Let the cookies cool for about 5 minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar while still warm. Once fully cool, roll them again for a snowy finish.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. They can be frozen after the first roll in sugar for easier storage.