Snowball (Russian Tea Cake) Cookies You’ll Love to Bake!
Deliciously buttery and nutty cookies rolled in powdered sugar, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Russian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour, chopped nuts, and salt, mixing until combined.
- Shape the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Roll the warm cookies in additional powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For a variation, try adding chocolate chips or different nuts.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These cookies freeze well; just thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Snowball Cookies, Russian Tea Cake, Holiday Cookies, Nut Cookies