Mexican Wedding Cookies (Snowballs)

Posted on June 30, 2025

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Introducing a holiday favorite – Mexican Wedding Cookies, also known as Snowballs! These delightful treats are buttery, nutty, and incredibly simple to whip up, requiring just 5 ingredients. Loved by everyone, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are a perfect addition to your festive celebrations.

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Mexican Wedding Cookies (Snowballs)

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 24 1x
  • Category: Dessert

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Salted Butter (adjust salt if using unsalted butter)
  • 1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 3/4 cups Flour
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans (or walnuts)


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. In a big mixing bowl, blend the slightly softened butter and 3/4 cup of powdered sugar until fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to form a crumbly dough. Fold in finely chopped pecans (or walnuts) until evenly distributed.
  4. Roll small portions of dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets with space between each cookie.
  5. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to keep them moist.
  6. Place the remaining 3/4 cup of powdered sugar in a bowl. While the cookies are warm, roll them generously in powdered sugar.
  7. Allow the cookies to cool completely. Once cooled, give them a second coating of powdered sugar.

Notes

  • For unsalted butter, add 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the dough.
  • These cookies store well for 10 days to two weeks in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • Can you freeze Mexican Wedding cookies? Absolutely! Freeze them in a container or bag for up to 2 to 3 months, ensuring they stay fresh and delicious.

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