Mexican Wedding Cookies Recipes | Christmas Snowball Cookies

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide similar health benefits, while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.

Add vanilla extract and almond extract and mix well.

Gradually add the flour and almond flour, mixing until just combined.

Fold in the chopped pecans.

Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar until coated.

Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

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