Judy's Nut Ball Cookies

Delightfully tender and irresistibly nutty, Judy's Nut Ball Cookies are a timeless treat that melt in your mouth with every bite. Combining the richness of softened butter, the delicate sweetness of powdered sugar, and the crunch of finely chopped walnuts or pecans, these cookies boast an irresistible balance of flavor and texture. Rolled twice in powdered sugar for a wintery, snow-dusted finish, they’re perfect for holiday celebrations, tea time, or anytime you crave a comforting sweet indulgence. Ready in just 30 minutes with simple pantry ingredients, these buttery confections make a crowd-pleasing addition to your cookie repertoire. Whether you call them nut balls, snowballs, or Mexican wedding cookies, one thing is certain—these cookies are a delicious classic you'll want to bake again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 0.5 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.

Step 3

Stir in the vanilla extract until combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the flour to the butter mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.

Step 5

Fold in the finely chopped walnuts or pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 6

Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops of the cookies should remain pale.

Step 8

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool slightly (about 5 minutes) on the baking sheet.

Step 9

While still warm, gently roll each cookie in the additional 1 cup of powdered sugar until fully coated. Place them on a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once the cookies have cooled, roll them in powdered sugar a second time for a beautiful, snowy coating.

Step 11

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(782.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4049.7

Total Fat 267.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 128.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 516.7mg	0%
Sodium 42.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 384.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.0g	0%
Total Sugars 185.3g
Protein 43.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 195.5mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 822.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.4%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 37.3%