Snowball Cookies
Snowball cookies, also known as Russian tea cakes or Mexican wedding cookies, are buttery, nutty shortbread-style cookies coated in powdered sugar. They melt in your mouth and are perfect for holidays or any time of year.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 tsp salt (only if using unsalted butter)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add in the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the finely chopped nuts.
- Scoop and roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops should not brown.
- While still warm, roll each cookie gently in powdered sugar and let cool on a wire rack.
- Once fully cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar again for a snowy finish.
Notes
Toasting the nuts enhances flavor but is optional.Let cookies cool slightly before rolling to prevent crumbling.Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.Cookies freeze well for up to 2 months; re-roll in powdered sugar after thawing if desired.Can be made nut-free by using seeds or mini chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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