Snowball Cookies Recipe (2024)

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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.

If you are a beginner and want to try cookies for Christmas then this snowball cookies are just perfect for you. Snowball cookies are one of the traditional cookies that is included in Christmas baking.

Table of Contents

1About Snowball Cookies

2Snowball Cookies Recipe Video

3Snowball Cookies Ingredients

4Snowball Cookies Recipe Step by Step

5Expert Tips

7FAQS

8📖 Recipe Card

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.

Classic Snowball Cookies are made using flour, butter, icing sugar, vanilla essence and pecans. These cookies are made with a simple dough then rolled to make balls and baked until golden and then rolled in icing sugar to resemble little snowballs hence the name snowball cookies.

The main difference between melting moments and the Mexican wedding cookies is : Both are round balls coated with icing sugar, both are shortbread like cookie that rely on butter as one of the main ingredients. But there are a few differences between these two cookies: one is that Mexican Wedding Cakes(Cookies) contain chopped/ground nuts, and melting moments is that it replaces some of the flour with corn flour so the cookies really “melt-in-your-mouth”.

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!

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Snowball Cookies Ingredients

Flour – All purpose flour or maida is used for this recipe.
Icing Sugar – Icing sugar is used in these classic cookies. But you can replace it with powdered sugar too.
Butter – Room temperature butter is used.
Nuts – Pecans are usually used but you can also use almonds or walnuts too.
Flavoring – Vanilla essence is the only flavoring used here.

Snowball Cookies Recipe Step by Step

1.Add 1/2 cup pecans to a baking tray. Preheat oven at 160 DEG C for 10 mins.

2.Bake in preheated oven at 160 DEG C for 5 minutes. The nuts will become crispy.

3.Chop them finely or coarse grind it and set aside.

Expert Tips

The cookies are rich, buttery and has a melt in the mouth texture.
The nuts give a very nice addition so don’t skip it. Toasting the nuts adds flavor and crunch so do not miss this step.
I usually keep the baking tray with cookie balls in fridge for 10 minutes before baking to avoid spreading of cookies.
Use butter at room temperature for best results.
Coat the cookies twice for the icing sugar to coat well.
You can replace icing sugar with powdered sugar too.
You can add 1 cup pecans too. Crush it coarsely or fine chop the nuts. It is easy to chop when it is crisp.
I used unsalted butter so added salt. If you are using salted butter then you can skip salt.

Serving & Storage Suggestion

Snowball cookies keeps well in room temperature for 3 days if stored in a airtight container. However you can freeze the unbaked cookie dough for up to 3 months. When you need to bake, thaw the dough then proceed with the process.

FAQS

1.What is Snowball cookies? Why is it named so?

Snowball cookies are rich, buttery cookies made using flour, butter, sugar, vanilla essence and nuts. They are baked round balls coated in icing sugar which resembles snow balls hence the name snowball cookies.

2.Can I replace icing sugar with powdered sugar?

Yes you can replace icing sugar with powdered sugar but make sure it is fine.

3.How to store snowball cookies?

Snowball cookies keeps well for up to 3 days at room temperature in a airtight jar and up to 2 weeks if refrigerated.

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Snowball Cookies Recipe

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.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Servings20 Cookies

AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup icing sugar
1/2 cup pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1/8 teaspoon salt

For the topping:

1/2 cup icing sugar

Instructions

Add 1/2 cup pecans to a baking tray. Preheat oven at 160 DEG C for 10 mins.
Bake in preheated oven at 160 DEG C for 5 minutes. The nuts will become crispy.
Chop them finely or coarse grind it and set aside.
To a mixing bowl : add 1/2 cup butter and 1/4 cup icing sugar.
Cream it well then add 1 teaspoon vanilla essence and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
Give a quick mix then add 1 cup flour.
Mix well with a spatula first until no dry flour is seen.
Add chopped pecans.
Mix and make a dough – do not knead. Just bring them all together using your finger tips that is just enough.
Cling wrap the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Then remove from fridge and open. Scoop out the dough using 1 tablespoon measure for even sized cookies.Preheat oven at 176 DEG C for 10 minutes.
Roll in between your palms.
Roll it just like a ball. Repeat to finish the dough.
Lay a parchment paper on the baking tray. Place the cookies 2 inch apart from each other.
Bake in preheated oven at 177 DEG C for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are golden.
Cookies are done. They may be soft when hot but will harden after cooling down so do not overbake.
See the base it golden this is perfect.
Add 1/2 cup icing sugar to a bowl. When the cookies are still warm add a cookie in it.
Roll over until the icing sugar coats well, tap to remove excess. I used a fork to do this which was easy.
Repeat to finish for all the cookies. Arrange them on a wire rack.
Now again double coat it. Add each cookie to the bowl.
Roll over to coat well.
Arrange them on a wire rack cool down completely then store in a clean airtight jar.
Snowball cookies are ready to be enjoyed!

Notes

The cookies are rich, buttery and has a melt in the mouth texture.

The nuts give a very nice addition so don’t skip it. Toasting the nuts adds flavor and crunch so do not miss this step.

I usually keep the baking tray with cookie balls in fridge for 10 minutes before baking to avoid spreading of cookies.

Use butter at room temperature for best results.

Coat the cookies twice for the icing sugar to coat well.

You can replace icing sugar with powdered sugar too.

You can add 1 cup pecans too. Crush it coarsely or fine chop the nuts. It is easy to chop when it is crisp.

I used unsalted butter so added salt. If you are using salted butter then you can skip salt.

Nutrition Facts

Snowball Cookies Recipe

Amount Per Serving (30 g)

Calories 106Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Trans Fat 0.4g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 24mg8%

Sodium 30mg1%

Potassium 8mg0%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 0.1g0%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 0.3g1%

Vitamin A 284IU6%

Vitamin C 0.01mg0%

Calcium 4mg0%

Iron 0.04mg0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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FAQs

Why do my snowball cookies go flat? ›

Why did my snowball cookies turn out flat? Snowball cookies should not flatten. Since they do not contain a leavening agent, the main factor to check is that the dough is chilled before baking.

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Why is my snowball cookie dough crumbly? ›

Try using a different type of flour, or sifting your flour before you add it to the wet ingredients. If your cookie dough is too dry and crumbly, it might not have enough fat. This is a common problem with recipes that use all-purpose flour. To fix this, you can add more fat to the dough.

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What are snow cookies made of? ›

These holiday cookies are made up of simple baking ingredients you likely already have on hand. All it takes is flour, sugar, salt, vanilla, butter, walnuts and—of course—powdered sugar to make these snowy treats. The key to getting the powdered sugar to stick to your cookies? Roll them when they're still warm.

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How do you get powdered sugar to stick to cookies? ›

The trick to the stick (ha!) is to roll them twice. Give the cookies their first coating when they are slightly warm. As the cookies cool, the confectioners' sugar will melt into them.

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Should I use baking soda or baking powder in cookies? ›

Baking soda is typically used for chewy cookies, while baking powder is generally used for light and airy cookies. Since baking powder is comprised of a number of ingredients (baking soda, cream of tartar, cornstarch, etc.), using it instead of pure baking soda will affect the taste of your cookies.

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Higher temperatures promote faster spread, while lower temperatures result in slower spread. Additionally, longer baking times can encourage more spread. Experiment with different temperatures and baking times to find the perfect balance for achieving your desired cookie.

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What can I add to cookie dough to make it less crumbly? ›

To avoid this, try using as little flour as possible while preparing to roll your dough. Dry – “Dry” or “Crumbly” dough is a product of over-mixing or using too much of any ingredient during the mixing process. This can be reversed by adding one to two tablespoons of liquid (water, milk or softened butter) to your mix.

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What happens when you put too much butter in cookies? ›

Classic signs of a cookie with too much butter include crispy-bordering-on-burnt edges, a greasy surface, an excessively brittle texture, and a predominantly buttery flavor that overpowers the other caramel and chocolate notes.

What is the origin of snowball cookies? ›

The origin for pecan snowball cookies is unknown. Beloved in many parts of the world, these cookies may have traveled to the U.S. by way of immigrants from Eastern Europe or Mexico. Since the 20th century, they've become part of traditional American offerings for weddings and holidays, including Christmas and Easter.

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What happens if I use powdered sugar instead of regular sugar in cookies? ›

Cookies made with powdered sugar won't bake up as crisp. Also worth mentioning: If you're out of powdered sugar, but have granulated sugar on hand, whiz 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a food processor for each cup of powdered sugar you need.

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What if I use powdered sugar instead of granulated in cookies? ›

Granulated sugar also helps tenderize batters and binds with water to keep baked goods moist. Powdered sugar in cookie dough will give you chewier cookies (if there's egg in the recipe).

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Why are my cookies coming out flat? ›

Too much sugar can cause cookies to come out flat and crispy instead of soft and chewy. This goes for both white sugar and brown sugar. Not enough flour could also be the culprit. Especially with baking, there's much less wiggle room when it comes to having the proper ingredient ratios.

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How do you make cookies fluffy and not flat? ›

Try using baking powder instead of baking soda. Baking soda encourages spreading while baking powder puffs the cookies up. If your recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of baking soda, you would use 3 to 4 teaspoons of baking powder.

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Why do my cookies deflate when they cool? ›

As they cool, the liquified sugars cool and harden, producing crisp bottoms and edges, and the air inside cools, causing the cookie to deflate slightly.

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