Best 2 Cinnamon Snowballs Recipes

In the vast culinary landscape, there exists a delightful confection that enchants the senses and evokes memories of winter's ethereal beauty: cinnamon snowballs. These delectable treats, also known as Mexican wedding cookies, Russian tea cakes, and snowball cookies, are characterized by their delicate crumbly texture, coated in a veil of powdered sugar, resembling miniature snow-covered mounds. Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the best recipe for creating these enchanting cinnamon snowballs, unraveling the secrets to achieving the perfect balance of flavors and textures that will transport you to a realm of pure indulgence.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CINNAMON SNOWBALLS

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I have been making these cookies for years. I don't remember where I got the recipe from originally but it's a Christmas cookie tray staple in our house. It's my son's favorite and he has been known to eat the whole batch at one sitting!

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 cup oats
1 tablespoon vanilla
3/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

Heat oven to 300º.
Beat butter until creamy.
Sift together 3/4 cup confectioner's sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Gradually add to butter. Blend well.
Stir in oats. Blend in vanilla and nuts.
Mix well about 5 minutes.
Shape to form small balls.
Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 25 minutes. Remove from sheets.
While hot sprinkle with 1/2 remaining sugar. Cool and sprinkle again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 992.3, Fat 63, SaturatedFat 31, Cholesterol 122, Sodium 475, Carbohydrate 96.3, Fiber 6, Sugar 38, Protein 13.6

CINNAMON SNOWBALLS

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Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup Kellogg's® corn flake crumbs
1 cup margarine softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup finely chopped nuts
sifted powdered sugar

Steps:

1. In medium mixing bowl, stir together flour, cinnamon and KELLOGG'S CORN FLAKE CRUMBS. Set aside.2. In larger bowl, beat margarine and granulated sugar until well combined. Stir in vanilla. Add crumbs mixture and nuts. Mix well.3. Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets.4. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from baking sheets. While still warm, roll in powdered sugar. Cool. Roll again in powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

For a finer texture, sift the powdered sugar before coating the snowballs.
To make the snowballs more festive, add a sprinkle of colored sprinkles or chopped nuts before rolling them in powdered sugar.
If the dough is too sticky to handle, chill it for 30 minutes before shaping the snowballs.
To make sure the snowballs are evenly coated in powdered sugar, place them in a bag with the powdered sugar and shake until coated.
Store the snowballs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Cinnamon snowballs are a delicious and easy-to-make holiday treat. With their sweet and cinnamony flavor, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a festive and delicious treat, give cinnamon snowballs a try!