Description
Snowball cookies melt hearts with their powdery Mexican wedding cookie charm, bringing nostalgic winter comfort to holiday dessert tables. Buttery pecans and delicate condensed milk create irresistible morsels you cannot stop enjoying.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (100 g) finely chopped pecans or walnuts
Liquid and Flavor Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, for coating
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Craft a silky, pliable dough by vigorously whipping softened butter until it achieves a luxurious, aerated texture.
- Incorporate sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to create a uniform, glossy mixture.
- Gradually introduce flour and salt, folding gently to maintain the dough’s delicate structure, then tenderly integrate chopped nuts for a rustic crunch.
- Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld and the mixture to solidify for effortless shaping.
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a pristine surface for cookie formation.
- Delicately roll the chilled dough into uniform one-inch spheres, positioning them with precise spacing on the prepared baking surface.
- Bake the cookies until their undersides transform to a delicate golden hue, while maintaining a pale, ethereal top – approximately 12-15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest briefly, then lovingly enrobe each warm morsel in a cloud of powdered sugar.
- Once completely cooled, perform a second dusting of powdered sugar, creating a mesmerizing, snow-like coating that enhances both visual appeal and flavor.
- Serve immediately or preserve in an airtight container, allowing these delectable morsels to be enjoyed at leisure.
Notes
- Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and ensure a perfect round shape during baking.
- Use room temperature butter to achieve a smooth, consistent dough that mixes easily without lumps.
- Toast nuts before adding to the dough to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the cookies.
- For gluten-free variation, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 33mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 31mg