Making snowball cookies, also known as Russian tea cakes or Mexican wedding cookies, is a delightful treat. These delicious cookies have a crumbly texture and are coated in powdered sugar, resembling snowballs. Here’s a simple recipe to make them:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for coating
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, etc.)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt to the bowl, mixing until well combined. Then, fold in the chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Take a small amount of dough (about a teaspoonful) and roll it between your palms to form a small ball. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 12 to 15 minutes or until they are set but not browned.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the sheet.
- While the cookies are still warm, roll them gently in powdered sugar until they are coated all over, resembling snowballs. You can also place some powdered sugar in a shallow dish and roll the cookies in it.
- Once coated, transfer the snowball cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once fully cooled, you can give them an additional coating of powdered sugar if desired.
Enjoy these delightful snowball cookies with a cup of tea or coffee! They are perfect for holiday gatherings, parties, or simply to satisfy your sweet cravings. Store any leftovers in an airtight container to keep them fresh for several days.