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    Snowball Cookies Recipe

    Last Updated On: Dec 21, 2023 by Sharmilee J

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    Snowball Cookies are rich, buttery and delicious cookies that just melts in the mouth. Snowball Cookies are one of the easiest Christmas cookies that you can try with just few ingredients. Snowball Cookies Recipe is explained here with step by step pictures and video.

    If you are a beginner and want to try cookies for Christmas then this snowball cookies are just perfect for you. Snowball cookies are one of the traditional cookies that is included in Christmas baking.

    About Snowball Cookies

    Snowball cookies, also known as Mexican wedding cookies or Russian tea cakes, are rich and delicious. These cookies are a perfect classic holiday treats. These melt in the mouth snowball cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, or for party get together or as just sweet treats.

    Classic Snowball Cookies are made using flour, butter, icing sugar, vanilla essence and pecans. These cookies are made with a simple dough then rolled to make balls and baked until golden and then rolled in icing sugar to resemble little snowballs hence the name snowball cookies.

    The main difference between melting moments and the Mexican wedding cookies is : Both are round balls coated with icing sugar, both are shortbread like cookie that rely on butter as one of the main ingredients. But there are a few differences between these two cookies: one is that Mexican Wedding Cakes(Cookies) contain chopped/ground nuts, and melting moments is that it replaces some of the flour with corn flour so the cookies really “melt-in-your-mouth”.

    These cookies just vanish in few minutes and no wonder this cookie is popular all over the world. The taste of these cookies is just awesome and I am sure this recipe is going to be my keeper. Don’t give excuses and bake these cookies, and I am sure you will love them as much as me and my family did!

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    snowball cookies placed in a red plate

    Snowball Cookies Ingredients

    • Flour –  All purpose flour or maida is used for this recipe.
    • Icing Sugar – Icing sugar is used in these classic cookies. But you can replace it with powdered sugar too.
    • Butter – Room temperature butter is used.
    • Nuts – Pecans are usually used but you can also use almonds or walnuts too.
    • Flavoring – Vanilla essence is the only flavoring used here.
    a display of ingredients needed to make snowball cookies

    Snowball Cookies Recipe Step by Step

    1.Add 1/2 cup pecans to a baking tray. Preheat oven at 160 DEG C for 10 mins.

    add pecans to a baking tray

    2.Bake in preheated oven at 160 DEG C for 5 minutes. The nuts will become crispy.

    3.Chop them finely or coarse grind it and set aside.

    chop it finely

    4.To a mixing bowl : add 1/2 cup butter and 1/4 cup icing sugar.

    add flour, icing sugar

    5.Cream it well then add 1 teaspoon vanilla essence and 1/8 teaspoon salt.

    cream it well, add vanilla and salt

    6.Give a quick mix then add 1 cup flour.

    mix then add flour

    7.Mix well with a spatula first until no dry flour is seen.

    mix it well

    8.Add chopped pecans.

    add pecans

    9.Mix and make a dough – do not knead. Just bring them all together using your finger tips that is just enough.

    bring together to form a dough

    10.Cling wrap the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

    cling wrap the dough

    11.Then remove from fridge and open. Scoop out the dough using 1 tablespoon measure for even sized cookies.

    Preheat oven at 176 DEG C for 10 minutes.

    scoop out the dough

    12.Roll in between your palms.

    roll into a ball

    13.Roll it just like a ball. Repeat to finish the dough.

    repeat to finish

    14.Lay a parchment paper on the baking tray. Place the cookies 2 inch apart from each other.

    arrange the balls in a baking tray

    15.Bake in preheated oven at 177 DEG C for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are golden.

    bake in preheated oven

    16.Cookies are done. They may be soft when hot but will harden after cooling down so do not over bake.

    cookies are just done

    17.See the base it golden this is perfect.

    cookie with a golden at the base

    18.Add 1/2 cup icing sugar to a bowl. When the cookies are still warm add a cookie in it.

    add each cookie to icing sugar

    19.Roll over until the icing sugar coats well, tap to remove excess. I used a fork to do this which was easy.

    roll over and tap to remove excess

    20.Repeat to finish for all the cookies. Arrange them on a wire rack.

    arrange in wire rack

    21.Now again double coat it. Add each cookie to the bowl.

    double coat it

    22.Roll over to coat well.

    roll over and tap to remove excess

    23.Arrange them on a wire rack cool down completely then store in a clean airtight jar.

    cool down then store

    24.Snowball cookies are ready to be enjoyed!

    snowball cookies are ready

    Enjoy rich, buttery delicious cookies!

    Expert Tips

    • The cookies are rich, buttery and has a melt in the mouth texture.
    • The nuts give a very nice addition so don’t skip it. Toasting the nuts adds flavor and crunch so do not miss this step.
    • I usually keep the baking tray with cookie balls in fridge for 10 minutes before baking to avoid spreading of cookies.
    • Use butter at room temperature for best results.
    • Coat the cookies twice for the icing sugar to coat well.
    • You can replace icing sugar with powdered sugar too.
    • You can add 1 cup pecans too. Crush it coarsely or fine chop the nuts. It is easy to chop when it is crisp.
    • I used unsalted butter so added salt. If you are using salted butter then you can skip salt.

    Serving & Storage Suggestion

    Snowball cookies keeps well in room temperature for 3 days if stored in a airtight container. However you can freeze the unbaked cookie dough for up to 3 months. When you need to bake, thaw the dough then proceed with the process.

    FAQS

    1.What is Snowball cookies? Why is it named so?

    Snowball cookies are rich, buttery cookies made using flour, butter, sugar, vanilla essence and nuts. They are baked round balls coated in icing sugar which resembles snow balls hence the name snowball cookies.

    2.Can I replace icing sugar with powdered sugar?

    Yes you can replace icing sugar with powdered sugar but make sure it is fine.

    3.How to store snowball cookies?

    Snowball cookies keeps well for up to 3 days at room temperature in a airtight jar and up to 2 weeks if refrigerated.

    If you have any more questions about this snowball cookies recipe do mail me at sharmispassions@gmail.com. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Youtube and Twitter .

    Tried this snowball cookies recipe? Do let me know how you liked it. Also tag us on Instagram @sharmispassions and hash tag it on #sharmispassions.

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    Snowball Cookies Recipe

    Snowball Cookies are rich,buttery and delicious cookies that just melts in the mouth. Snowball Cookies are one of the easiest Christmas cookies that you can try with just few ingredients. Snowball Cookies Recipe is explained here with step by step pictures and video.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Servings20 Cookies
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup flour
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
    • 1/4 cup icing sugar
    • 1/2 cup pecans
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt

    For the topping:

    • 1/2 cup icing sugar

    Instructions

    • Add 1/2 cup pecans to a baking tray. Preheat oven at 160 DEG C for 10 mins.
    • Bake in preheated oven at 160 DEG C for 5 minutes. The nuts will become crispy.
    • Chop them finely or coarse grind it and set aside.
    • To a mixing bowl : add 1/2 cup butter and 1/4 cup icing sugar.
    • Cream it well then add 1 teaspoon vanilla essence and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
    • Give a quick mix then add 1 cup flour.
    • Mix well with a spatula first until no dry flour is seen.
    • Add chopped pecans.
    • Mix and make a dough – do not knead. Just bring them all together using your finger tips that is just enough.
    • Cling wrap the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
    • Then remove from fridge and open. Scoop out the dough using 1 tablespoon measure for even sized cookies.Preheat oven at 176 DEG C for 10 minutes.
    • Roll in between your palms.
    • Roll it just like a ball. Repeat to finish the dough.
    • Lay a parchment paper on the baking tray. Place the cookies 2 inch apart from each other.
    • Bake in preheated oven at 177 DEG C for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are golden.
    • Cookies are done. They may be soft when hot but will harden after cooling down so do not overbake.
    • See the base it golden this is perfect.
    • Add 1/2 cup icing sugar to a bowl. When the cookies are still warm add a cookie in it.
    • Roll over until the icing sugar coats well, tap to remove excess. I used a fork to do this which was easy.
    • Repeat to finish for all the cookies. Arrange them on a wire rack.
    • Now again double coat it. Add each cookie to the bowl.
    • Roll over to coat well.
    • Arrange them on a wire rack cool down completely then store in a clean airtight jar.
    • Snowball cookies are ready to be enjoyed!

    Notes

    • The cookies are rich, buttery and has a melt in the mouth texture.
    • The nuts give a very nice addition so don’t skip it. Toasting the nuts adds flavor and crunch so do not miss this step.
    • I usually keep the baking tray with cookie balls in fridge for 10 minutes before baking to avoid spreading of cookies.
    • Use butter at room temperature for best results.
    • Coat the cookies twice for the icing sugar to coat well.
    • You can replace icing sugar with powdered sugar too.
    • You can add 1 cup pecans too. Crush it coarsely or fine chop the nuts. It is easy to chop when it is crisp.
    • I used unsalted butter so added salt. If you are using salted butter then you can skip salt.
    Nutrition Facts
    Snowball Cookies Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (30 g)
    Calories 106 Calories from Fat 90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 10g15%
    Saturated Fat 6g38%
    Trans Fat 0.4g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 2g
    Cholesterol 24mg8%
    Sodium 30mg1%
    Potassium 8mg0%
    Carbohydrates 5g2%
    Fiber 0.1g0%
    Sugar 4g4%
    Protein 0.3g1%
    Vitamin A 284IU6%
    Vitamin C 0.01mg0%
    Calcium 4mg0%
    Iron 0.04mg0%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. divya

      December 14, 2011 at 1:43 am

      wow am drooling dear….beautiful cookies…mouthwatering too…

      Reply
    2. Ramya Bala

      December 14, 2011 at 1:51 am

      Stunning cookies 🙂 it happens everywhere… first i thought that my elder one is alone interested in cooking and now the second one has also joined 🙂 esp they love baking 🙂

      Reply
    3. Nagalakshmi V

      December 14, 2011 at 2:03 am

      so glad you tried and liked them 🙂

      Reply
    4. Anu

      December 14, 2011 at 2:45 am

      cute snowball cookies. Pictures looks great

      Reply
    5. Poonam Borkar

      December 14, 2011 at 2:57 am

      beautiful cookies..will try this.

      Reply
    6. Prathibha

      December 14, 2011 at 3:15 am

      very nicely baked cookies,,they came out perfect…

      Reply
    7. Swathi

      December 14, 2011 at 3:20 am

      cookies looks delicious.

      Reply
    8. Pavithra

      December 14, 2011 at 3:22 am

      Snowball cookies my fav too..yes it just melts in your mouth…looks so yumm 🙂 Kutty sharmi is getting ready 🙂

      Reply
    9. RAKS KITCHEN

      December 14, 2011 at 3:28 am

      Delicious cookies to munch on and header looks super cute 🙂

      Reply
    10. Reshmi Mahesh

      December 14, 2011 at 3:32 am

      Cute and yummy cookies…

      Reply
    11. manjooo

      December 14, 2011 at 4:19 am

      that looks so cute…a must try

      Reply
    12. Nithya

      December 14, 2011 at 4:22 am

      looks delicious and incredibly simple too 🙂 will try this once I get into the kitchen 🙂

      Reply
    13. Aarthi

      December 14, 2011 at 4:45 am

      sharmi…i too saw this in nags blog and have bookmarked it immediately…You have made it perfetly..Awesome..

      Reply
    14. Nisa Homey

      December 14, 2011 at 4:46 am

      Perfect xmas cookies…and awesome clicks.

      Reply
    15. Sobha Shyam

      December 14, 2011 at 5:16 am

      so cute snowballs..wish i could grab few..

      Reply
    16. Kalpana Sareesh

      December 14, 2011 at 5:49 am

      ohh too good.. i will def try it.. i also tried out ur pori urundai for karthigai n it came out well pls chk the post ..

      Reply
    17. Valarmathi Sanjeev

      December 14, 2011 at 6:17 am

      Cute cookies….looks awesome. Wish i could grab one.

      Reply
    18. M D

      December 14, 2011 at 6:47 am

      Awesome looking cookies! I am drooling!

      Reply
    19. Priya's Feast

      December 14, 2011 at 7:15 am

      I luv this recipe which yields the best cookies….But i make it as flat cookies.

      Reply
    20. RAKS KITCHEN

      December 14, 2011 at 7:36 am

      So cute looking cookies, looks like they will just melt in mouth 🙂

      Reply
    21. Maayeka

      December 14, 2011 at 8:44 am

      Looks very cute and delicious..now you inspired me too bake these cuties 🙂

      Reply
    22. An Open Book

      December 14, 2011 at 10:05 am

      they are one of my favs, its been ages since ive baked them, shud give it a go

      Reply
    23. faseela

      December 14, 2011 at 10:31 am

      drooling here…….superb cookies…….

      Reply
    24. Suganya Harisudhan

      December 14, 2011 at 10:48 am

      yummy ones.. nice click too sharmi…

      Reply
    25. Sanjeeta kk

      December 14, 2011 at 12:33 pm

      Oh am loving those plump and yummy cookies!

      Reply
    26. Happy Cook / Finla

      December 14, 2011 at 12:47 pm

      It is always fun to bake with kids, and i love these cookies they look yummy.

      Reply
    27. Angie's Recipes

      December 14, 2011 at 12:57 pm

      Snow white cookies…perfect X'mas cookies.

      Reply
    28. Rashida shaikh

      December 14, 2011 at 1:11 pm

      very inviting…

      Reply
    29. jeyashrisuresh

      December 14, 2011 at 1:21 pm

      cute looking cookies and nicely explained too. love ur header.

      Reply
    30. Vanamala Hebbar

      December 14, 2011 at 2:49 pm

      Looks cute…nice recipe

      Reply
    31. Neetz

      December 14, 2011 at 3:25 pm

      i m simply staring with tongue outside!!!! that cookies looks awesome!! 🙂 🙂

      Reply
    32. Jeannie

      December 14, 2011 at 3:26 pm

      I have seen these cookies in a few blogs and they certainly look very enticing! Great for all ocassions!

      Reply
    33. Archana

      December 14, 2011 at 4:58 pm

      These really look so delicious. Thanks I am bookmarking them.

      Reply
    34. Plateful

      December 14, 2011 at 5:54 pm

      Ah, melting moments… how they melt in your mouth! I second you, these are the best and easiest cookies to bake. I've a recipe on my blog and admittedly it's one of the most popular and something I always recieve kudos for 🙂

      Reply
    35. Uma

      December 14, 2011 at 6:36 pm

      Really looks easy. Will do it in near future.

      Reply
    36. Umm Mymoonah

      December 14, 2011 at 7:06 pm

      Looks really melt in the mouth, lovely pictures.

      Reply
    37. Suja

      December 14, 2011 at 7:38 pm

      Cute and real melt in mouth..yum

      Reply
    38. Cham

      December 14, 2011 at 7:57 pm

      They are perfect for Christmas and the snowy season!

      Reply
    39. Sushma Mallya

      December 14, 2011 at 9:06 pm

      They looks so very pretty and well baked!

      Reply
    40. Kadhyaa

      December 15, 2011 at 3:57 am

      Bookmarked sharmi..

      Reply
    41. Shobha Kamath

      December 15, 2011 at 7:23 am

      As usual your pics and the recipes are wonderful !

      Reply
    42. Rumana Rawat

      December 15, 2011 at 7:57 am

      Looks Delicious:)

      Reply
    43. Rachana

      December 15, 2011 at 3:07 pm

      I made these cookies last week, the recipe is slightly different. Yrs have come out really well 🙂

      Reply
    44. Suma Gandlur

      December 20, 2011 at 4:19 am

      Mouthwatering cookies.

      Reply
    45. ishwarya

      March 22, 2012 at 12:59 pm

      nice recipe and also simple to do.thanks

      Reply
    46. saigeetha pai

      December 13, 2012 at 8:21 am

      This is so very tempting,I'm gonna try this today.Thanks for the detailed recipe Sharmi 🙂

      Reply
    47. mitaal

      January 16, 2013 at 1:04 pm

      Is it Makai atta or Corn starch in this recipe as well as Short bread cookie recipe?

      Reply
      • Sharmilee! :)

        January 16, 2013 at 4:21 pm

        It is cornflour that we use for gobi 65, not sure whether corn starch and cornflour are the same….

        Reply
    48. Uma Ramesh

      June 18, 2013 at 3:57 pm

      hi,
      can we still bake the cookies without butter paper.thx.
      Uma.

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        June 18, 2013 at 4:16 pm

        Butter paper ensure baking evenly and avoids burning at the bottom…so I recommend using them.

        Reply
    49. Cissy Bottomly

      December 10, 2013 at 4:13 am

      Do you mean corn starch or is corn flour a certain kind of flour?

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        December 11, 2013 at 3:59 pm

        I googled and found that they are the same

        Reply
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