Snowball Cookies Recipe
These Snowball Cookies, also known as Russian Tea Cakes or Mexican Wedding Cookies, are delightful, nutty, and coated in a sweet blanket of powdered sugar. They are perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you crave a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 30 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for coating)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients: Add the flour and salt, and stir just until combined. Fold in the chopped nuts.
- Form dough and bake: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12–14 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar while warm. Cool completely on a wire rack and dust with more powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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