Description
Snowball Cookies are tender, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies rolled in powdered sugar for a festive snowy look. Also known as Russian Tea Cakes or Mexican Wedding Cookies, they’re perfect for holiday baking, cookie exchanges, or a cozy winter treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for coating)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture until a dough forms.
- Stir in chopped nuts. Cover and chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 1 inch apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until bottoms are lightly golden. Do not overbake.
- While warm, roll cookies in powdered sugar and place on a wire rack to cool.
- Once cooled, roll them in powdered sugar again for a snowy finish.
Notes
- Swap nuts for mini chocolate chips for a nut-free version.
- Add a dash of cinnamon or almond extract for extra flavor.
- Cookies can be frozen before or after baking. Re-roll in sugar if needed after thawing.
- Use a second powdered sugar coating after cooling for the best snowy look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
