Snowball Cookies

Delicate, buttery snowball cookies that melt in your mouth with every bite, dusted generously in powdered sugar for a soft, snowy finish. These classic treats are lightly nutty, perfectly sweet, and made for cozy moments, holiday trays, or a simple cup of coffee or cocoa.

Fun fact:

  • The powdered sugar coating isn’t just for looks, it helps keep the cookies tender and moist while giving them their signature “snowy” appearance.

  • They’re also called Mexican Wedding Cookies, Russian Tea Cakes, and Butterballs, depending on the region.

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These homemade Snowball Cookies are ready – start to finish – in just half an hour. And they taste so good that you’d never guess how easy they are!

Snowball Cookies step by step:

Step 2: Cream the butter and powdered sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy.

Step 3: Add ground nuts, all purpose flour, salt and vanilla...

Step 4: mixing just until a soft dough forms.

Step 5: Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon or 14 grams each) and place them on the baking sheet.

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 6: Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.

Step 7: Let cookies cool slightly, then gently roll them in powdered sugar while still warm. Cool completely, then roll in powdered sugar again for a snowy finish.

Soft, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth—perfect for holidays or cozy baking days

white round ornament on black round container
white round ornament on black round container

SNOWBALL COOKIES

Christmas Season

Servings: 12

Prep Time: 15 minutes.

Total Time: 35-40 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup butter

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

  • 2 1/4 cup flour

  • 1 cup ground nuts

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • Cream the butter and powdered sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy.

  • Mix in the vanilla and salt until fully combined.

  • Add the flour gradually, mixing just until a soft dough forms.

  • Stir in the ground nuts until evenly distributed.

  • Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place them on the baking sheet.

  • Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.

  • Let cookies cool slightly, then gently roll them in powdered sugar while still warm.

  • Cool completely, then roll in powdered sugar again for a snowy finish.