Description
These melt-in-your-mouth snowball cookies, also known as classic Russian tea cakes, combine buttery dough and finely chopped nuts for a delicate, crumbly treat dusted in powdered sugar. They are perfect for cozy winter gatherings and holiday cookie exchanges.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Beat butter and powdered sugar until creamy and light, then mix in vanilla extract.
2. Sift in flour and salt and stir on low speed until a soft dough forms.
3. Fold in chopped nuts gently without overmixing.
4. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Roll chilled dough into 1 tablespoon balls and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared sheet.
7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden and the tops remain pale.
8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar while warm.
9. Allow cookies to cool completely, then roll again in powdered sugar for a snowy finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 25
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