Snowballs Cookies
Delight in the festive charm of Snowballs Cookies, a timeless treat that melts in your mouth with every bite. These delicate, buttery cookies are studded with finely chopped pecans or walnuts, offering a nutty crunch that perfectly complements their soft, crumbly texture. Coated twice in a generous layer of powdered sugar, they resemble freshly fallen snow, making them an irresistible addition to any holiday dessert spread. With just 15 minutes of prep time and 12 minutes of baking, these confections are as easy to make as they are to enjoy. Perfectly sweet and irresistibly tender, Snowballs Cookies are ideal for cookie exchanges, gift boxes, or a cozy snack alongside a mug of hot cocoa. Whether you know them as Mexican Wedding Cookies or Russian Tea Cakes, their simple ingredients and classic flavor will transport you to a winter wonderland with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter
- 60 grams powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 120 grams finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- 120 grams powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the unsalted butter and the powdered sugar (60 grams) together until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the flour to the butter mixture, mixing at a low speed until the dough starts to come together.
Fold in the finely chopped pecans or walnuts with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a small ball using your hands. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2-3 cm (1 inch) apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops should not brown.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are cool enough to handle but still slightly warm, roll each cookie generously in the powdered sugar (120 grams) for coating.
Allow the cookies to cool completely, then roll them in the powdered sugar one more time for a final coat.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Enjoy their buttery, nutty sweetness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
170 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.3 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 32 mg | 1% | |
*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.
