Best 3 Spice Snowball Cookies Recipes

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Spice snowball cookies, also known as Mexican wedding cookies, Russian tea cakes, or butterballs, are delectable bite-sized treats that are perfect for any occasion. Their melt-in-your-mouth texture and sweet, nutty flavor make them a favorite among cookie lovers everywhere. With their simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, these cookies are a great choice for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you're looking for a festive holiday treat or a sweet snack to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea, spice snowball cookies are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SPICE SNOWBALL COOKIES



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Make and share this Spice Snowball Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mercedes Kaskett

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup flour
2 cups powdered sugar
2 cups spice gumdrops

Steps:

  • Cream butter.
  • Add all other ingredients, except the powdered sugar and spice drops.
  • Mix well.
  • Shape into 1" balls around spice drops and place on a greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees 15 minutes.
  • Cool and roll in powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.6, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 6.8, Sodium 18.3, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 7.3, Protein 0.4

CINNAMON, SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE COOKIES



Cinnamon, Spice and Everything Nice Cookies image

Cookies.....soft, chewy, with a burst of cinnamon.

Provided by LINDA STEMMONS

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Molasses Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups shortening
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
½ cup light molasses
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 (10 ounce) package HERSHEY®'S Cinnamon Chips
1 cup white sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees F).
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and 2 cups sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and ginger; stir into the sugar mixture until well blended. Mix in cinnamon chips. Dough will be stiff. Roll into walnut sized balls and roll each ball in remaining sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet and flatten slightly.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tops are crackled. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 6.4 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 175 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

GRANDMA MINECCI'S SNOWBALL COOKIES



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This is my brother-in-law's favorite recipe passed down from grandmother to daughter in my wife's family for years.

Provided by jimbeau

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup shortening
¾ cup butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar, or to taste
2 eggs
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat shortening, butter, and white sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; add eggs and vanilla extract and beat until smooth. Sift flour and salt into creamed butter mixture and stir just until dough is combined; fold in pecans. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and arrange on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Cool cookies slightly and roll in confectioners' sugar. Cool cookies completely and roll again in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 144.1 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh spices: Freshly ground spices will give your cookies the best flavor. If you don't have fresh spices on hand, you can use store-bought ground spices, but they may not be as flavorful.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set: Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly. The cookies are done when the edges are just starting to brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature: The cookies will keep for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Spice snowball cookies are a delicious and festive holiday treat. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite spices. These cookies are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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