These American snowball cookies are a traditional favorite during the holiday season. With a crunchy exterior and a soft, buttery interior, these cookies are sure to please any crowd. This recipe is easy to follow and only requires a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Gradually add flour and mix until dough comes together.
- Stir in chopped nuts.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar until coated.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Interesting Facts
Snowball cookies are also known as Mexican wedding cookies or Russian tea cakes.
These cookies are called snowball cookies because they resemble little snowballs when rolled in powdered sugar.