Wedding Cookies (Snowballs, Russian Tea Cakes)

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 0
A classic buttery cookie with a nutty crunch and covered in sweet powdered sugar.
in Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup butter , softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup pecans , chopped
powdered sugar , for rolling

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
142
Sugar
6g
Fat
10g
Wedding cookies, also known as snowballs or Russian tea cakes, are a classic dessert that have been enjoyed for generations. These delightful cookies are buttery, nutty, and covered in a blanket of powdered sugar. You can make them for a special occasion, as a gift, or simply because you're in the mood for a delicious treat. Regardless of why you make them, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
3.Mix in vanilla.
4.In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
5.Gradually stir flour mixture into butter mixture until combined.
6.Stir in chopped pecans.
7.Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
8.Bake for 15-18 minutes, until lightly golden on the bottom.
9.Let cookies cool for 5 minutes before rolling them in powdered sugar while still warm.
10.Let them cool completely and then roll them one more time in powdered sugar.

PROS

Wedding cookies are a classic sweet treat, loved by many for their buttery flavor and nutty crunch.
They are an easy cookie to make and perfect for any occasion.
They also make great gifts!

CONS

These cookies can be messy to eat because of the powdered sugar coating, so make sure to have napkins on hand.
They are also rich in butter and sugar, so enjoy in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these cookies may not be considered healthy, they do contain a small amount of protein and fiber from the pecans. However, they are high in calories, sugar, and saturated fat.

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