SNOWBALLS (AKA MELTAWAYS OR RUSSIAN TEA CAKES)
I make these every Christmas to include with the cookies I give as gifts. It's similar to a lot of other recipes, but this one calls for almond extract, which I think is crucial to give them amazing flavor.
Provided by cookiemaker
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 60 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cream butter with sugar.
- Add flavoring.
- Gradually add flour, mixing in thoroughly.
- Stir in nuts, chill.
- Form teaspoonfuls of dough into balls.
- Bake on ungreased sheet 20 minutes at 350 until PALE golden color.
- Roll while still warm in powdered sugar.
- Can also roll again in powdered sugar after they're cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.9, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 8.1, Sodium 21.9, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1, Protein 0.8
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clarissa Venegas
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe.
Robi Robinah
[email protected]These cookies are just okay. I've had better.
Victor Donatus
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Brittany Fane Ah Wong
[email protected]These cookies are very time-consuming to make. I don't think I'll be making them again.
Nandi Malope
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the pecans with chopped walnuts. The cookies were still very tasty.
Araceli Martinez
[email protected]I baked the cookies for a few minutes too long. They were still delicious, but they were a bit too crispy.
Rudy Madrigal
[email protected]I accidentally added too much flour to the dough. The cookies were still good, but they were a bit dry.
Najmul Shikder
[email protected]I had a hard time finding pecan halves, so I used chopped pecans instead. The cookies still turned out great.
Glenys Dunford
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.
Sarmila Dahal
[email protected]I love the way these cookies melt in your mouth.
Avis Zindoga
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert.
Meerwis Khan786
[email protected]I've tried many different recipes for snowballs, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are always light and fluffy.
jhon liyon
[email protected]These cookies are very easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I highly recommend them.
Elphus Hlongwane
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of nuts, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The pecan flavor is very subtle.
Vcupstar Trumpet
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious.
Nicole Dunaway
[email protected]I made these cookies for my Russian tea party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Adrian Delgado
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. The powdered sugar coating is the perfect finishing touch.
DA Irolllike that
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness.
JonY RaY
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I especially loved the nutty flavor from the pecans.