Snowball cookies — those melt-in-your-mouth, buttery, nutty little delights dusted with powdered sugar that look just like fresh snowballs! Also known as Russian Tea Cakes or Mexican Wedding Cookies. Here’s a classic recipe for you:
❄️ Snowball Cookies
🍽️ Makes: About 24 cookies
⏱️ Time: 15 min prep + 15 min baking + cooling
🛒 Ingredients:
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 tsp salt
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3/4 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Prep oven and pan:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix butter and sugar:
In a large bowl, cream softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Add vanilla extract and mix.
3. Add dry ingredients:
Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
Stir in chopped nuts.
4. Shape cookies:
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
5. Bake:
Bake for 12-15 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden but not browned on top.
6. Roll in powdered sugar:
Let cookies cool for about 5 minutes on the sheet.
While still warm, roll cookies in powdered sugar to coat.
Place on wire rack to cool completely, then roll again in powdered sugar for a thick snowy coating.
💡 Tips:
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Use finely chopped nuts for even texture.
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Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
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Perfect for holidays or anytime you want a sweet, tender treat!
Want variations like chocolate snowball cookies or gluten-free? Just let me know!
