Description
These snowball cookies, also known as Mexican wedding cookies, are buttery, nutty treats rolled in powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Slowly incorporate the flour and salt.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Form the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let them cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Can substitute walnuts with pecans if preferred.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg