Snowballs
aka "Russian Tea Cakes" or "Mexican Wedding Cookies" are a holiday tradition in my family. These delicious shortbread cookies are always on Santa's cookie plate!
Servings: 4 dozen cookies
Ingredients
- 1 c. butter softened
- 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 3/4 c. chopped pecans
- Confectioners' sugar for rolling cookies in
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, cream together the butter, ½ cup confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla. Work in the flour, salt, and nuts until the dough holds together.
- Roll into 1-inch balls. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set, but not brown.
- While still warm, roll the cookies in confectioners’ sugar and allow them to cool completely.