Wedding Cookies Snowballs Russian Tea Cakes
Delicate, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, Wedding Cookies Snowballs Russian Tea Cakes are a timeless classic perfect for any festive occasion. These crumbly shortbread-inspired cookies are studded with finely chopped pecans or walnuts and coated in a generous layer of powdered sugar that resembles freshly fallen snow. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a simple ingredient list featuring pantry staples like unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour, this recipe is as easy to follow as it is satisfying. Baked to golden perfection and blanketed in a sweet, snowy coating, these cookies are ideal for holiday gatherings, tea parties, or as edible gifts. Whether you know them as Mexican wedding cookies, Russian tea cakes, or snowballs, these bite-sized treats will delight your taste buds with every tender, nutty bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 cup extra powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter with an electric mixer until soft and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
Add 0.5 cup of powdered sugar to the butter and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing at low speed until the dough starts to come together.
Stir in the chopped pecans or walnuts using a spatula or wooden spoon until evenly distributed.
Scoop out about a tablespoon of dough and roll it between your hands to form a smooth ball. Place the cookie balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops should remain pale.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
While the cookies are still warm, roll them generously in the extra powdered sugar until well coated. Place on a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies have cooled, roll them in powdered sugar again to ensure a thick, snowy coating.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3326 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.7 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.6 g | 318% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 24 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 408.0 g | 148% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 189.3 g | ||
| Protein | 40.7 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 799 mg | 17% | |
*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.
