If your family is anything like mine, Christmas isn’t complete without these buttery, nutty, snow-dusted cookies! Also known as Mexican Wedding Cookies or Snowballs, these melt-in-your-mouth treats have been a holiday staple for generations. With their tender, crumbly texture and sweet vanilla aroma, they’re perfect with a cup of tea, coffee, or hot cocoa—just like Mom used to make!
Why These Cookies Are Special ❤️
✅ Family tradition – A nostalgic Christmas must-have!
✅ Buttery, nutty, and lightly sweet – Not overly sugary.
✅ Melt-in-your-mouth texture – Like shortbread meets pecan sandies.
✅ Easy to make – Just 6 simple ingredients.
Ingredients You’ll Need 🛒
1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
½ cup (60g) powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
¼ tsp salt
1 cup (120g) finely chopped pecans or walnuts
(Optional: Add ½ tsp cinnamon for warmth!)
Step-by-Step Instructions 👩🍳
