Description
These classic snowball cookies, also known as Mexican wedding cookies or Russian tea cakes, are buttery, nutty, and coated in powdered sugar. They melt in your mouth and are perfect for holidays or any time you crave a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more for rolling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, chopped nuts, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes.
- While still warm, roll the cookies in additional powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack. Roll them in powdered sugar again once cooled for a thicker coating.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for best creaming results.
- Do not overmix the dough, as this can make the cookies tough.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- For extra flavor, toast the nuts before chopping them.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: snowball cookies, Mexican wedding cookies, Russian tea cakes, butter cookies, holiday cookies, pecan cookies, walnut cookies