Heavenly Snowball Cookies

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Melt-in-your-mouth goodness of Heavenly Snowball Cookies, a classic American treat perfect for the holiday season. These vegetarian cookies feature a rich, nutty flavor from finely chopped pecans, enveloped in a sweet, snowy coating of confectioners' sugar. With potential allergens including nuts, dairy, and gluten, these cookies are a festive addition to any gathering.

Their buttery texture and sweet flavor make them versatile for dessert platters or as a delightful gift. Easily accessible through your easyChef Pro cookbook, this recipe comes with a convenient shopping list feature, ensuring you get the best ingredients at the lowest cost per serving.

Get ready to impress your friends and family with these scrumptious cookies—perfect for your next holiday celebration!

Overview

These snowball cookies, also known as Russian tea cakes or Mexican wedding cookies, are soft, buttery treats that melt in your mouth. With a rich, nutty flavor from finely chopped pecans and a sweet white coating from confectioners' sugar, these delicious cookies are perfect for the holidays!

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Nuts, Dairy, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 60

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 Cup powdered sugar
• 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2.25 Cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Cup pecans, minced
• 0.25 Teaspoon salt
• 0.33 Cup powdered sugar, sifted

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, beat the butter, 0.5 cups powdered sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth.
3. Gradually mix in the flour, pecans, and salt until completely incorporated.
4. Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place them 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
5. Bake in the preheated oven until the bottoms are light golden brown but the tops are still pale, about 12 to 15 minutes.
6. Remove cookies from the oven and let them sit on the baking sheets briefly before transferring them to wire racks.
7. Place 0.33 cups powdered sugar in a shallow bowl; roll the hot cookies in the sugar to coat, then return them to the wire racks to cool.
8. Once cooled, roll the cookies in the powdered sugar once more for a final coating.

Enjoy these delightful cookies with your loved ones during the holiday season!