Description
Discover Snowball Cookies Recipe you can master tonight soft meltinyourmouth treats with simple steps perfect for gifting or gatherings
Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dough)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup finely ground almonds or pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup additional powdered sugar (for rolling)
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick mat. Prepare ingredients and measure precisely.
- Cream the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until pale and fluffy. Scrape the bowl as needed; use medium speed if using an electric mixer.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and salt. If using orange zest, add at this stage.
- Whisk together flour, cornstarch, and ground nuts in a separate bowl. Gradually fold into the butter mixture until a soft dough forms; do not overmix.
- Shape the dough into about 1 inch balls using a teaspoon or small cookie scoop; chill 5–10 minutes if dough is sticky.
- Place dough balls on the prepared sheet, bake 12–15 minutes until just set and edges lightly colored. Rest 2–3 minutes on sheet, then transfer to a rack.
- While warm, roll cookies in powdered sugar to coat. For deeper crust, roll again after they cool.
- Cool completely on a rack before stacking or storing in an airtight tin.
Notes
A classic Snowball Cookies recipe (also known as Russian Tea Cakes or Mexican Wedding Cookies) featuring a buttery, tender shortbread-like cookie rolled in powdered sugar, with optional orange zest or cardamom to customize flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8 g
- Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
