Snowball Cookies are rich, buttery and delicious cookies that just melts in the mouth. Snowball Cookies are one of the easiest Christmas cookies that you can try with just few ingredients. Snowball Cookies Recipe is explained here with step by step pictures and video.

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If you’re new to baking and interested in making Christmas cookies, these snowball cookies are an ideal choice. Snowball cookies are a classic holiday treat and a staple in Christmas baking.

About Snowball Cookies

Snowball cookies, also known as Mexican wedding cookies or Russian tea cakes, are rich and delicious. These cookies are a perfect classic holiday treats. These melt in the mouth snowball cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, or for party get together or as just sweet treats.

Traditional Snowball Cookies are crafted with a blend of flour, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pecans. This type of cookie involves creating a basic dough, shaping it into balls, and then baking them until they turn a golden hue. Finally, the cookies are coated in powdered sugar, giving them a snowy appearance that inspired their name.

The primary distinction between melting moments and Mexican wedding cookies is that they are both circular cookies covered in powdered sugar and made with butter as a key ingredient. However, there are a few variations between these two treats. One difference is that Mexican wedding cakes (cookies) incorporate chopped or ground nuts, while melting moments use corn flour to achieve a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

These cookies just vanish in few minutes and no wonder this cookie is popular all over the world. The taste of these cookies is just awesome and I am sure this recipe is going to be my keeper. Don’t give excuses and bake these cookies, and I am sure you will love them as much as me and my family did!

A video showcasing the recipe for Snowball Cookies.

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Snowball Cookies Ingredients

• This recipe calls for all-purpose flour or maida.

• Powdered Sugar – This ingredient is commonly used in traditional cookies, but it can also be substituted with icing sugar.

• Softened butter is preferred for this recipe.

• Pecans are typically the preferred nut, but almonds or walnuts can also be used.

• The sole flavoring utilized is Vanilla essence.

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Step-by-Step Recipe for Snowball Cookies

Place 1/2 cup of pecans onto a baking tray. Preheat your oven to 160 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes.

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Bake the nuts at 160 degrees Celsius in a preheated oven for 5 minutes, until they become crispy.

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Finely chop or coarsely grind the ingredients and set them aside.

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Add 1/2 cup of butter and 1/4 cup of icing sugar to a mixing bowl.

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Mix until smooth, then incorporate 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/8 teaspoon of salt.

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Mix quickly and then add 1 cup of flour.

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Stir the mixture thoroughly with a spatula until all the dry flour is incorporated.

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8.Add chopped pecans.

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Combine and form a dough – do not knead. Simply gather all ingredients together using your fingertips until just combined.

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Wrap the dough in cling wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

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11. Take the dough out of the fridge and open it. Using a 1 tablespoon measure, scoop out the dough to make evenly sized cookies.

Set the oven to 176 degrees Celsius and let it preheat for 10 minutes.

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12. Rub your hands together.

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Roll the dough into a ball and continue repeating until finished.

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Cover the baking tray with parchment paper and space the cookies 2 inches apart from one another.

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Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 177 degrees Celsius for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are golden.

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The cookies are finished. They may be tender when hot, but will become firm after cooling, so be careful not to overbake them.

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Look at the base, it’s golden and flawless.

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Add 1/2 cup of powdered sugar to a bowl. Place a warm cookie in the bowl.

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Gently roll the item until it is evenly coated with icing sugar, then tap to remove any excess. I found using a fork to be a simple and effective method for this step.

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Repeat the process for all of the cookies until they are finished. Place them on a wire rack to cool.

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Double coat the cookies once more. Place each cookie into the bowl.

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Rotate to evenly cover.

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Place them on a wire rack to cool completely, then transfer to a clean, airtight jar for storage.

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The snowball cookies are now ready to be savored!

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Indulge in delectable, buttery cookies!

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Expert Tips

• The cookies are deliciously rich and buttery with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

• Do not skip adding nuts, as they provide a delicious addition. Toasting the nuts will enhance their flavor and give a satisfying crunch, so be sure not to skip this step.

• To prevent the cookies from spreading, I typically refrigerate the baking tray with the dough balls for 10 minutes before baking.

• For optimal outcomes, utilize room temperature butter.

• Double coat the cookies for better coverage with the icing sugar.

• You have the option to substitute icing sugar with powdered sugar.

• You can also include 1 cup of pecans. Crush them into coarse pieces or finely chop them. It is simple to chop them when they are firm.

• I added salt to the recipe because I used unsalted butter. However, if you are using salted butter, you can omit adding additional salt.

Serving & Storage Suggestion

Snowball cookies can remain fresh at room temperature for 3 days if kept in an airtight container. Alternatively, you can freeze the cookie dough for up to 3 months before baking. Simply thaw the dough before proceeding with the baking process.

FAQS

What are Snowball cookies? What is the reason for their name?

Snowball cookies are decadent, buttery treats crafted from a blend of flour, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and chopped nuts. These round, baked cookies are covered in powdered sugar, resembling snowballs and earning their name.

Is it possible to substitute icing sugar with powdered sugar?

You are able to substitute icing sugar with powdered sugar, but ensure that it is finely ground.

How can snowball cookies be stored?

Snowball cookies can be stored for 3 days at room temperature in an airtight container, and up to 2 weeks if kept in the refrigerator.

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