There are very few sweets I find myself craving more often (I’m more of a french fries and ketchup kind of girl!) than I do biscochos (also called Mexican Wedding Cookies or Snowballs.) My sisters and I grew up stuffing our faces with these during special events and weddings so, for better or worse, I have a deep emotional connection with these little balls of perfection.

Unfortunately, it’s a love/hate relationship since most Biscochos are made with large amounts of lard, a substance I have refrained from eating since becoming vegetarian over 13 years ago. And even if the lard wasn’t a problem, it’s probably not a good idea for my family and I to be eating biscochos every day, right? So, what’s a girl to do? Make Healthy Biscochos, of course!

Nuts & More Nuts

These cookies are vegan, raw, gluten-free, paleo-friendly (if you make your own coconut powedered sugar.) I know that sounds kinda crazy (“What the heck are in them then?!”) but you’ve got to give them a try! If you’ve never tried your hand at raw cookies, you’re going to love how easily they come together! Essentially, all you have to do is put the ingredients into a food processor, grind, and form balls…and that’s it. Easy, right?

Little Balls of Goodness

After allowing the balls to harden in the fridge for a bit (remember that coconut oil is liquid at room temp), roll each biscocho in powdered sugar (real or substitute) and pop in your mouth. I’ll let you in on a little secret…I used real powdered sugar on my cookies (gasp!). I didn’t have any arrowroot powder on hand so I used some Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Powdered Sugar. Honestly, because everything else in this recipe is healthy, I didn’t even blink twice at eating the sugar!

Sweet Dreams

Hope you like these Healthy Biscochos, I know we sure did! I think I’m going to try rolling the next batch in cinnamon and sugar…is your mouth watering yet? Now if someone could just give me a good recipe for tamales, I’ll be set for the holidays!

Healthy Biscochos (Mexican Wedding Cookies)

Healthy Biscochos that will satisfy the craving without any of the guilt!

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Course: Cookie

Cuisine: Healthy

Author: Vanessa Brady

Supplies:

1 cup dried coconut
1 cup walnuts
3 tablespoons coconut oil melted
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 pinches sea salt
1 cup pecans
optional Powdered Sugar Substitute

Instructions

Blend dried coconut in food processor for 1 minute.
Add walnuts and sea salt until you have a fine meal.
While the coconut meal is rotating, drip the coconut oil and maple syrup into the food processor.
Turn off machine, add the pecans, and pulse a few times until evenly chopped and dispersed.
Use your hands to form small 2" wide balls (stick mixture in fridge for 10 minutes if you can't get it to stick)
Place biscochos in fridge for 15 minutes, remove and roll in powdered sugar substitute. (Or use real sugar...I won't tell!)
Keep in the fridge until ready to serve

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