The Ultimate Melt-in-Your-Mouth Copycat Snowball Cookies
Discover the secret to the perfect melt-in-your-mouth Copycat Snowball Cookies with this incredibly easy 4-ingredient recipe! Often called Mexican Wedding Cookies or Russian Tea Cakes, these buttery delights are a must-have for any holiday platter. This is one of our favorite christmas cookies recipes, guaranteed to become a family tradition.
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Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 131kcal
Ingredients
For the Snowball Cookies
- 1 cup butter or coconut oil softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar also known as confectioners' sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour spelt or a 1:1 gluten-free blend also work
- 1/2 cup nuts finely chopped, such as pecans, walnuts, or almonds
For Coating
- 1 cup powdered sugar for rolling the warm cookies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Combine the all-purpose flour and finely chopped nuts in a separate bowl, then gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.
- Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls and place them about an inch apart on your prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes on the center rack, or until the bottoms are just lightly browned. The tops should remain pale.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for just 2-3 minutes until they are firm enough to handle but still warm.
- Gently roll each warm cookie in the additional powdered sugar until it is fully coated, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
- Baking Sheet
- Wire Rack
Notes
For nut-free snowball cookies, simply omit the nuts from the recipe without any other adjustments. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. The unbaked cookie dough can be refrigerated for several days or frozen for later use.
Nutrition
Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.1g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 8.8g | Saturated Fat: 4.6g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 4.2g | Vitamin A: 232IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.5mg