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Classic Melt-in-Your-Mouth Snowball Cookies

These classic snowball cookies (also known as Russian tea cakes or Mexican wedding cookies) are incredibly easy to prepare with just a handful of pantry staples. The rich, buttery shortbread-like dough creates tender cookies that get their signature look from a generous coating of powdered sugar. Perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, winter celebrations, or anytime you crave a sweet treat that's not overly sugary!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 60 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 63
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar plus extra for coating
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup finely chopped nuts walnuts, pecans, or almonds work best

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream the softened butter and ½ cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and mix until well incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in the chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion the dough and roll into 1-inch balls with your hands.
  8. Place the cookie balls about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cookies are set but not browned. The bottoms may be just slightly golden.
  10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  11. While still warm (but not hot), gently roll each cookie in powdered sugar, coating completely.
  12. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  13. Once fully cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar a second time for that perfect snowy appearance.

Nutrition

Calories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 9mg
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