Pepita Balls

Mexicans love their sweets and will serve these as appetizers or dessert.

INGREDIENTS | MAKES 6 DOZEN

1 pound unsalted hulled pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

1 cup sweetened condensed milk

31⁄2 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided

  1. Grind the pepitas finely.
  2. Mix the pepitas with the condensed milk and 3 cups of the confectioners’ sugar.
  3. Shape into 1" balls and roll in the remaining sugar. Place on parchment paper on a baking sheet.
  4. Refrigerate for 2–3 hours or until set.