Snowball Cookies, also known as Russian Tea Cakes or Mexican Wedding Cookies, are soft, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. They’re rolled in powdered sugar, giving them their iconic snowball-like appearance. These cookies are simple to make and perfect for holiday celebrations or anytime you’re craving a sweet, buttery treat.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for rolling
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts (or pecans, almonds, or your favorite nuts)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling the cookies)