Snowball Cookies
Indulge in the timeless charm of Snowball Cookies, the ultimate holiday treat that melts in your mouth with every bite. These delicate, buttery cookies feature a luscious combination of finely chopped pecans and vanilla, encased in a soft yet crumbly texture that pairs perfectly with their iconic powdered sugar coating. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these easy-to-make cookies bake to perfection in under 12 minutes. Their snowy finish and nutty flavor make them a festive favorite for cookie swaps, dessert tables, or simply savoring with a warm cup of coffee or tea. Whether you call them Mexican wedding cookies or Russian tea cakes, this recipe delivers a batch of 24 irresistibly tender delights that encapsulate the sweet magic of the season.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans (finely chopped)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and 0.5 cups of powdered sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Mix in the vanilla extract until combined.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing on low speed, until the dough starts to come together.
Fold in the finely chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms of the cookies are lightly golden. The tops should remain pale.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
While the cookies are still warm but not hot, gently roll each cookie in powdered sugar to lightly coat them. Place them on a cooling rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are completely cool, roll them again in powdered sugar for a thicker coating.
Serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3217 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.4 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.6 g | 318% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 23 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 384.8 g | 140% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 186.3 g | ||
| Protein | 37.6 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 767 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
