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? ›

Overmixing the dough

If you overmix the dough, the cookies will be dry and crumbly. The best way to fix this is to add more liquid to the dough. This can be done by adding milk, water, or even melted butter. You may also need to add more flour to the dough if it is too wet.

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What is the trick to making soft and chewy cookies? ›

How to Make Soft Cookies

Cream your butter and sugar well.
Choose a low-protein flour.
Don't overmix your dough.
Chill your dough.
Use a higher ratio of white to brown sugar.
Don't chill your dough.
Smash your dough and bang the pan.

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How do you beat cookie batter? ›

Add the ingredients to the bowl, and begin beating using a metal whisk. Hold the whisk at an angle (roughly 45 degrees) to the bowl and spin your wrist in a circular motion, lifting the whisk up and out of the mixture then bringing it back down to the bottom of the bowl.

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How do you make cookies flat instead of fluffy? ›

shape the cookies, put them on the tray, then put it in the fridge for 15 minutes before baking. If you don't want puffy cookies, flatten them with the back of a glass dipped in flour before chilling. If you're making your cookies with margarine, you might want to substitute vegetable shortening or butter.

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How do you make cookies flatten more? ›

Cookie baking temperature and time

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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How do you make cookie dough softer? ›

Add more liquid ingredients in small amounts. Milk, egg yolks or egg whites, vanilla extract or even a teaspoon of water can help moisten the dough to give you less crumbly cookies. A little bit of a liquid like milk can also help your cookies spread in the oven to give you a more crispy cookie.

What happens if I put too much butter in my cookies? ›

But one unexpected error bakers can make is adding too much of a good thing, butter. Although butter generally makes it all better, bakers who go overboard with it are dooming their cookies to a greasy and crumbly texture.

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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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What ingredient will keep cookies soft? ›

Eggs, particularly egg yolks. Eggs work to make your cookies soft in two ways: They add a ton of moisture, and the proteins add structure that prevents spreading. Cake flour instead of all-purpose flour. Low in protein and high in moisture, cake flour is used to leaven all sorts of baked goods.

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What is the best flour for cookies? ›

All-Purpose Flour: The Versatile Choice

All-purpose flour is the most commonly used flour in cookie recipes due to its moderate protein content (usually around 10-12%).

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What is the secret to a good cookie? ›

The key is to always use top-quality ingredients as they'll result in a better cookie; it really is that simple.

Always use butter.
Choose the right sugar.
Choose the right flour.
Check your flour is in date.
Choose the right kind of chocolate.
Cream the butter and sugar.
Beat in the eggs.
Fold in the flour.

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Should cookie batter rest before baking? ›

It leads to a marvelously chewy, chocolate-rich cookie." So yes, resting your cookie dough makes better cookies. If you can't swing an overnight rest, we recommend chilling your cookie dough in the fridge for at least 1-2 hours before scooping and baking.

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What does overmixed cookie dough look like? ›

You may notice visible pockets of flour, streaks of butter, or uneven coloration. When overmixed, though, cookie dough will feel dense, greasy, heavy, and warm. It may be tough to roll out or work with, just like overmixed pie dough.

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Why are my cookies coming out flat? ›

Why did my chocolate chip cookies turn out flat and spread out so much? Cookies generally spread out more if there's no leavening agent. Some cookie recipes don't call for baking powder or baking soda. If that's the case, 'flat and spread out' is what the originator intended.

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Why don't my cookies stay puffy? ›

Just like a cold oven can affect your cookies, so can an oven that is too hot. If your oven is too cold, then it can cause your cookies to spread too much before the edges set. And if your oven is too hot, it will cause the edges set too quickly before the cookie can spread at all causing for a cookie that spread less.

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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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