Mexican Chocolate Snowball Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 2/3 cup Mexican chocolate, grated
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix until just combined.
6. Stir in the Mexican chocolate and chopped pecans.
7. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheets.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
9. Allow to cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Mexican Chocolate is a traditional type of chocolate used in Mexican cooking, and is made from melted cocoa butter, sugar, cinnamon, and almonds or other spices.
• Snowball Cookies are a classic Mexican dessert, and are traditionally made with walnuts instead of pecans.
• These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from parties to family gatherings!