Snowball Cookies (also known as Russian Tea Cakes or Mexican Wedding Cookies) are buttery, nutty, and melt-in-your-mouth treats coated in powdered sugar—perfect for holidays or any time you want a cozy dessert.
Here’s a classic recipe:
❄️ Snowball Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
-
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
-
½ cup powdered sugar (plus more for rolling)
-
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
-
¼ teaspoon salt
-
¾ cup finely chopped nuts (typically pecans or walnuts)
Instructions:
-
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
-
In a large bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
-
Add vanilla extract and mix well.
-
Gradually stir in flour and salt until combined.
-
Fold in the chopped nuts.
-
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet (spacing them about 1 inch apart—they don’t spread much).
-
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden (tops will still look pale).
-
Let cookies cool for 5 minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar while still warm.
-
Once completely cooled, roll them in powdered sugar again for the perfect snowy finish.
📝 Tips:
-
You can toast the nuts beforehand for deeper flavor.
-
Dough can be made ahead and chilled or frozen.
-
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.