Description
A classic recipe for snowball cookies, also known as Russian tea cakes, featuring a rich, buttery flavor and a delicate, crumbly texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
- Shape the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Roll the warm cookies in the remaining powdered sugar and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar again for an extra coating.
Notes
- For variation, substitute the nuts with chocolate chips or dried fruit.
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for optimal creaming.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: snowball cookies, Russian tea cakes, dessert recipes, holiday cookies