Oct 20, 2024 · While we always called these "nut balls," I've seen similar cookies called Mexican wedding cookies and Russian tea cakes. No matter what you call them, these cookies are addictive. Consider this a starter recipe, suitable for a small family. If you have a crowd, double it.

Nov 6, 2024 · These snowball cookies are soft, buttery treats that melt in your mouth. This is my grandmother's recipe, which she made for years. With a rich, nutty flavor from finely chopped pecans and a sweet white coating from confectioners' sugar, …

Jul 14, 2022 · Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cream white sugar and butter in a mixing bowl. Add flour, nuts, salt, and vanilla; mix well. Dough will be very crumbly. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Dec 11, 2017 · No holiday cookie tin would be complete without at least a few Noel nut balls, rich nut-and-butter domes, rolled in confectioners' sugar to resemble miniature snowballs. In Martha's family, the cookie dough was traditionally made with a …

Oct 26, 2018 · Hugely popular, Mom’s Walnut Balls is a tender and buttery cookie recipe that my family has adored for years. Christmas isn’t Christmas without this walnut cookie recipe. This post may contain affiliate links which I earn a small portion in sales if a purchase is made. Rest assured though, it is never at any additional cost to you.

Jul 14, 2022 · Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a large bowl, cream together the butter, 1 cup confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the cake flour, then fold in the pecans. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them 1 …

Stir together pecans, butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and vanilla, mix well. Sift flour and salt, stir into nut mixture. Chill for about an hour. Pre-heat oven to 350F and line baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball 3 times in the extra powdered sugar (this is the original recipe, but I only roll them once).

Beat butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, and salt; beat until well blended. Stir in flour and walnuts. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges are lightly browned and cookies are set, about 15 minutes. Remove from baking sheets.

Form into balls the size of a walnut. Roll in slightly beaten egg whites. Then roll in chopped almonds. Press 1/4 cherry into center. Grease baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes. Smaller cookies can be baked at 25 minutes. Enjoy!

Dec 21, 2018 · Whether you call them Mexican Wedding Cookies, Snowball Cookies or Nut Butterballs, one thing is for sure they are delicious! A buttery shortbread-type cookie filled with …