Snowball Cookies Recipe

A Classic Holiday Cookie for a Festive Season
This traditional snowball cookies recipe features a unique technique of rolling the warm cookies in powdered sugar twice, creating a delightful melt-in-your-mouth texture. Often called Russian Tea Cakes or Mexican Wedding Cookies, these are ideal for the holidays or a festive occasion. Ready in about 40 minutes, they offer a buttery and nutty flavor with a light, powdery finish.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
• Pinch of salt
• Additional powdered sugar, for coating

Directions

1. Preheat and prepare. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Make the dough. In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the softened butter until creamy. Beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add the flour, chopped pecans, and salt, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together.
5. Shape the cookies. Roll the dough into small, 1-inch balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.
7. Bake the cookies. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Critical Tip: Do not overbake! They should still be pale on top.
9. First coat. While the cookies are still warm, roll them in powdered sugar until completely coated. Place them on a wire rack to cool.
11. Final coat. Once the cookies are completely cool, roll them in powdered sugar again for a thick, snowy coating. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.