Snowball Cookies
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A recipe for Snowball Cookies, shortbread-style cookies loaded with nuts and rolled in powdered sugar. They're also known as Mexican Wedding Cookies and Russian Tea Cookies.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups Finely chopped pecans divided
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened but still cool
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1½ cups powdered sugar for rolling cookies after baking
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and adjust the oven racks to the upper- and lower-middle positions. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Mix the flour, 1 cup of the chopped pecans, and the salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Place the remaining chopped nuts in a food processor and process until they are the texture of coarse cornmeal, 10 to 15 seconds; stir into the flour mixture and set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the vanilla, then scrape the sides of the bowl. Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until the dough just begins to come together but still looks scrappy, about 15 seconds. Scrape the sides of the bowl again and continue beating at low speed until the dough is cohesive, about 10 more seconds.
- Roll a heaping tablespoon of dough between the palms of your hands and place on the prepared baking sheets. The cookies will only spread a little bit, so you can place them fairly close together. Bake until the tops are pale golden and the bottoms are just beginning to brown, 17 to 19 minutes, rotating the baking sheets front to back and top to bottom halfway through the baking time.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer them to a wire cooling rack and allow to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
- Place the powdered sugar in a large zip-top bag. Working with 3 or 4 cookies at a time, place them in the bag of sugar and gently toss to coat them thoroughly. Gently shake off any excess. Allow the cookies to sit for at least an hour, or up to overnight, and then repeat the process. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Nutritional values are based on one serving
- Butter: You can substitute a vegan alternative, but the cookies may have a softer texture.
- Pecans: You can substitute other nuts (walnuts, almonds, and cashews are great alternatives!) or omit them (if you omit, add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract).
- Dough: If the dough feels warm when you roll it, refrigerate for about 30 minutes and then proceed).
- Storage: These can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. They make lovely holiday gifts; you can place them in a decorative tin or cellophane bag.
- Freezing Instructions (Dough): Place the rolled balls on a baking sheet and place in the freezer until completely frozen, about 2 hours. Transfer to a freezer-safe resealable bag for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then bake as directed.
- Freezing Instructions (Baked Cookies): Once baked, cooled, and dredged in powdered sugar, the cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Be sure to place wax or parchment paper between layers. They can be thawed in the refrigerator or freezer; I always give them another powdered sugar shake to freshen them up.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
104kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
37mg
(2%)
Potassium
25mg
(1%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
120IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 48cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 104 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 104kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 25mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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