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Snowball cookies on a plate.

Snowball Cookies

Jenny Blinkhorn
Delight in the timeless taste of Snowball Cookies also known as Russian tea cakes, a holiday classic that melts in your mouth. These buttery, nutty treats, dusted with powdered sugar, are perfect for sharing the joy of the season
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Russian
Servings 48 cookies
Calories 82 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Butter
  • 1 ½ cups Powdered Sugar divided
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 ¼ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¾ cup Finely Chopped Walnuts

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Cream butter, ½ cup powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Blend in salt. Gradually mix in flour, then fold in walnuts.
  • Form 1-inch balls and place on parchment-lined sheet.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes until set, not browned.
  • Cool slightly, roll in remaining powdered sugar while warm.
  • Cool on rack, roll in sugar again.

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is soft but not melted.
Roll cookies in powdered sugar while they're warm for the first coat to stick well.
Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredient brands and measurement precision.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 82kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 43mgPotassium: 16mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 119IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword Christmas cookies, cookies, snowball, tea cakes
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