Best 2 Mexican Snowballs Recipes

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Mexican snowballs, also known as bolitas de nieve, are a traditional Mexican dessert that is popular all over the world. These delightful treats are made with a simple combination of ingredients, including coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla extract. They are rolled into small balls and coated in more coconut, giving them a distinctive snowy appearance. Mexican snowballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a sweet snack or a festive treat, these little snowballs are sure to please everyone.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

TOFFEE SNOWBALLS (RUSSIAN TEACAKES OR MEXICAN WEDDING COOKIES)



Toffee Snowballs (Russian Teacakes or Mexican Wedding Cookies) image

A tasty twist on a traditional treat. A friend passed on the recipe she had found online. I tweaked it to fit what I had in the pantry. The original recipe called for chopped Heath bars instead of the toffee bits and mini chocolate chips.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Dessert

Time 33m

Yield 36-48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup real butter, at room temperature
5 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour
2 cups finely chopped pecans
3 ounces toffee pieces
3 ounces mini chocolate chips
powdered sugar, for rolling cookies

Steps:

  • Line cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Preheat oven to 325ºF.
  • Cream butter until light & fluffy. Add sugar, vanilla and water. Mix well. Stir flour and salt into mixture. Add pecans, toffee bits and mini chocolate chips and mix thoroughly.
  • Roll into tablespoon-sized balls. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Roll in powdered sugar while warm. Once cooled, roll in powdered sugar again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.8, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 14.8, Sodium 69.1, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4.7, Protein 1.5

MEXICAN SNOWBALLS



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Coconut-covered ice cream treats provide a cool ending to any Tex-Mex feast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 pints vanilla ice cream
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Cover two large baking dishes with plastic wrap, pulling so surface is taut. Drop 16 scoops of ice cream onto prepared dishes, dipping the ice-cream scoop in hot water as you work. Freeze balls until firm, at least 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss coconut with cinnamon. Toast, tossing occasionally, 6 to 10 minutes; let cool.
  • Working with one ice-cream ball at a time, remove from freezer, and roll in coconut mixture; return to dish in freezer. Freeze until set, at least 30 minutes (or up to 1 day).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: Cold butter will help keep the cookies from spreading too much in the oven. You can also freeze the butter for 30 minutes before grating it to make it even colder.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until it comes together.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape in the oven. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Bake the cookies at a high temperature: Baking the cookies at a high temperature will help them get crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Bake the cookies at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before rolling them in powdered sugar: This will help the powdered sugar stick to the cookies.

Conclusion:

Mexican Snowballs are a delicious and easy-to-make Christmas cookie. They're perfect for parties or potlucks, and they're always a hit with kids. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of these festive treats that are sure to bring joy to everyone who tries them.

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